WSU's Dr. David Warner was released from a Spokane hospital after beating

Washington State University Dr. David Warner was released from a Spokane hospital and transferred to a long-term care facility in April. The Native professor had been in critical condition since being severely beaten in a mall parking lot March 30, which left him with serious head injuries. Four people have been arrested, including two WSU students. The instructor in the Critical Culture, Gender and Race Studies department underwent surgery to remove part of his skull to relieve pressure and treat bleeding on his brain. Reports have said the 41-year-old was trying to break up a fight, was punched in the face and hit his head and left there. He was found unconscious by mall police.