by Lindsay Bramson
KMOV.com
Posted on January 11, 2012 at 2:57 PM
Updated
Wednesday, Jan 11 at 10:03 PM
(KMOV) - Seven teens all between the ages of 12 and 14 are now free after they were accused of beating a 52-year-old man as part of the so-called "knock-out game."
The attack happened on October 21st, leaving Matt Quain with a broken jaw, several stitches and a black eye.
Prosecutors had no choice but to drop the case when the key witness, a 13-year-old girl, failed to show up for court Monday.
News 4's Lindsay Bramson spoke with the victim and will have reaction tonight on News 4 at 5 and 6 p.m.