A Minot man arrested in connection with an alleged assault during the Lil’ Wayne concert at the North Dakota State Fair on July 24 made his initial appearance in North Central District Court on Monday.

Jaeger Lundeen, 22, Minot, appeared via ITV for the initial appearance hearing on Monday before Judge Richard Hagar. Lundeen turned himself in to the Ward County Sheriff’s Office on Friday shortly after a warrant for his arrest for Class C felony aggravated assault was issued.

According to court documents, a Ward County Sheriff’s deputy and Minot Police officer were on foot patrol at the State Fair Grandstand when they observed the alleged victim being treated by medical personnel. The victim could not remember what happened, but multiple witnesses approached law enforcement to provide statements.

Witnesses told investigators the victim and an unknown female were fighting on the ground shortly after the performance began. According to witness statements, as the two women were fighting on the ground, Lundeen allegedly “stomped” on the victim’s face.

According to the affidavit, Lundeen and members of his group were contacted by law enforcement. Lundeen confirmed he had witnessed the altercation between the two women but said he put himself between the women in his group to protect them. Two members of Lundeen’s group said they saw the fight break out and saw one of the individuals “faceplant” to the ground.

Ward County Deputy State’s attorney Tiffany Sorgen said the victim in the case sustained a broken nose and five to six broken or chipped teeth. Sorgen asked Hagar for a $7,500 cash or surety bond and a no-contact order with the victim due to the seriousness of their injuries. “Everyone he has interviewed with the exception of those closely affiliated with Mr. Lundeen indicates this was an intentional stomp on the victim’s face,” Sorgen said.

Lundeen’s attorney Ryan Sandberg countered, asking for a bond of $2,500, post 10%, saying his client was not a flight risk due to his willingness to turn himself in and his status as a lifelong and established citizen in Minot with a minimal record. Sandberg contended that while the allegation was based on witness statements, other witnesses of the incident put into question exactly what transpired.

Hagar ordered a bond of either $2,500 corporate surety or $1,000 cash, and imposed the requested no-contact order with a 200-foot distance requirement. Lundeen’s initial appearance has been scheduled for Sept. 12.