I could see them not filing felony charges in this case, and the kid that took the beating certainly could have been an equal participant. However, when you show up to a public place as a mob with ski masks and PVC pipes, which has not been disputed from the initial report, I would think the city attorney would have an obligation to set a precedent to protect public safety under a disorderly conduct statute. Furthermore there are three different definitions within assault; aggravated, simple and intimidation. I don’t see how you don’t see the presentation as a pure intimidation tactic by those involved. The only way you don’t find avenues to pursue prosecution in this case is by purposely burying your head in the sand.