I suspect you are correct. We'll see.Agree, but I bet he still plays.
The real question, were they consenting adults. I don't care who police pick fights with as long as both were consenting adults. If he was underage, what is the bar serving him for at 2AM. Play him if he can see out of both eyes and doesn't have broken hand or knee capp
Patterson has been pretty consistent about suspending players who break the law.
You have to respect that decision. It may cost them the game, but it was the right thing to do.