Barry Baker's Trial Delayed

WEST CHESTER, PA — The trial for Barry Baker, the man who police say sucker-punched a man with cerebral palsy in West Chester in May before going on the run from police, has been delayed, court documents state.

The criminal trial for Baker, 29, of Georgetown, Delaware, who faces charges of simple assault and flight to avoid apprehension, will begin in two weeks, officials said. The trial had been scheduled to begin Monday.

Baker's story spread like wildfire across social media after police published surveillance video which showed him mocking and then sucker-punching a disabled man in front of a West Chester 7-11 in May.

Baker went on the run, with the assistance of his fiance, and was captured on June 5. Since then he's gotten into an altercation in Chester County Prison which has left him injured, and his story has continued to gain national notoriety. Multiple members of his family, including his father, younger brother, and fiance, have all faced criminal charges for other offenses.

Baker defended himself in an interview last week.

It's not yet clear what caused the trial to be delayed.

See Patch's full coverage of this case below:

• Barry Baker Wants His Side Told
• Video: Suspect Mocks, Then Sucker Punches Man With Cerebral Palsy
• Suspect Accused In Chester County Beating Of Man Draws National Fury
• Suspect Who Attacked Man With Cerebral Palsy In West Chester Also Stole From Military Graves
• Barry Baker Captured In Chester County Hotel By U.S. Marshals
• Father Of Barry Baker Among 46 Arrested In Massive Drug Bust

Image via Chester County DA's Office