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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Lassoing Legend ... Since You Asked: Law forbids ending self-service, too ... Wolf kills livestock near Grizzly Peak ... Lassoing Legend ... Since You Asked: Law forbids ending self-service, too ... Wolf kills livestock near Grizzly Peak ... ASSAULT Investigation into alleged Mahar assault continues Local developer arrested on assault allegation Comment By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune Follow @@VickieAldous MailTribune.com By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune Follow @@VickieAldous Posted Jun. 15, 2016 at 3:57 PM By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune Follow @@VickieAldous Posted Jun. 15, 2016 at 3:57 PM » Social News An investigation is continuing into the alleged assault of a television producer by the co-owner of a large Medford construction company, according to Jackson County District Attorney Beth Heckert. Heckert said Wednesday the case involving builder Louis Frederick Mahar II has been assigned to an attorney in the District Attorney's Office. Meanwhile, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation and information about the medical condition of the alleged victim is being gathered, Heckert said. "We want to get all that information before we make a charging decision," she said. Heckert declined to turn over a police report about the incident because the case is pending. Mahar allegedly assaulted Shane Bishop, a producer for Dateline NBC who lives in Southern Oregon, at a June 3 graduation party for nursing students at Agate Ridge Vineyard in Eagle Point. The men attended the event with their wives. On June 7, Mahar was arrested and taken to the Jackson County Jail on allegations of fourth-degree assault, second-degree disorderly conduct, harassment and sexual harassment. He was released on his own recognizance the next day, jail records show. Mahar has not been arraigned in Jackson County Circuit Court on any charges. Bishop issued a statement last week saying the alleged attack was completely unprovoked and any account to the contrary is total fabrication. He said witnesses corroborate his version of events. Mahar has vowed to fight to have the case dismissed. In an interview Friday, Mahar said he asked Bishop's wife to show him where the bathrooms were during the graduation party. When he came back from using a portable toilet at the event, he said Bishop put his hand on Mahar's shoulder and accused Mahar of hitting on Bishop's wife. Mahar said he grabbed Bishop's shirt with two hands, the shirt tore off, Bishop fell and Mahar fell on top of him. Mahar said he was not aware that Bishop had suffered significant injuries, including fractures. Mahar denied acting in a sexually inappropriate way toward any of the women at the party. Staff reporter Vickie Aldous can be reached at 541-776-4486 or [email protected] . Follow her at www.twitter.com/VickieAldous . By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune Follow @@VickieAldous MailTribune.com By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune Follow @@VickieAldous Posted Jun. 15, 2016 at 3:57 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501