Matthew Leone Update Part 2

More news on Matthew's ever improving condition as new surgery is scheduled and Chicago Police arrest and charge a man.

Posted Monday, 5 July 2010 in

Madina Lake Nathan Leone has posted further updates on his brother Matthew who was hospitalized after heroically intervening in a public act of domestic violence.

It appears that Matthew is preparing for his next round of surgery while Chicago Police have arrested the alleged attacker, Nathan's full update can be read below:

"There’s really no way to appropriately express our appreciation for everyone’s support. We’ve had calls, letters, gifts, and well wishes pouring in from all around the world and it’s truly the most beautiful and genuine show of compassion and love that we’ve ever experienced. We very sincerely thank you all.

Matthew’s making good progress. His doctors have scheduled the next surgery for July 16th wherein they hope to re-apply the portion of his skull that has been removed to accommodate the swelling in his brain. So for the next 2 weeks he will continue to rest, build up his strength and spirit and hopefully by then he’ll be healthy enough for surgery. Huge thank you to Dr. Neckrysh and his team of neuro-surgeons and the entire staff at UIC Hospitals, who’ve been amazing and have quite literally saved Matthew’s life.

In other news, the Chicago Police Department have arrested Justin Pivec - the alleged attacker. Detectives Michael D’Andrea and Joseph Gentile of Area 4 Special Victims Unit and the entire CPD have worked relentlessly to make the arrest and I can’t thank them enough. For now, Justin Pivec is charged with Aggravated Battery Causing Serious Bodily Injury. We’ll release more information as we get it and as is appropriate to share. I’ll never understand violence in general…violence against women is simply appaling. When Matthew saw the attack in progress, he was well aware that intervening was most likely going to turn out pretty badly for himself, but he did it anyway...I'm just super proud of him and super grateful for the community that has rallied around him.

This has been an impossible time for us and without the support of these doctors, the police, our attorney, management, friends, family, bands, labels, and every single one of you who has written, called, text, sent gifts, positive energy, love, support, awareness, etc. I don’t think we would have been able to pull through. So please, I hope every one of you realize what a critical part you’ve played in helping Matthew recover. We’ll never be able to thank you enough."

All the love in the world xoxo
Nathan

For more updates keep an eye on Nathan's blog, to donate money to help with Matthew's medical bills click here.