NEW: Federal Hill Club Seven Ordered to Remain Closed - Police File Warrant for Missing Video

NEW: Federal Hill Club Seven Ordered to Remain Closed - Police File Warrant for Missing Video

The Providence Board of Licenses voted Wednesday to keep Federal Hill nightclub Seven closed until the board meets to take up the matter again next week -- and the Providence Police are able to obtain video footage of the inside of the club, which they needed to file a warrant to access. 

The club has been closed since the beating and stabbing death of Stephen Cabral in the nearby Walgreens parking on June 30. The Providence Police currently have four suspects in custody and warrants for the arrests of at least three more. 

Seven lawyer Nick Hemond argued Wednesday there was currently no evidence linking Cabral -- and his assailants -- of being involved in an altercation in the club itself to warrant its continued closure.

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The club can appeal the decision by the Providence Board of Licenses with the Department of Business Regulation. 

Wednesday's Hearing

Providence Police Detective Theodore Michael testified as to the evidence he and the department have reviewed -- as well as what they have not been able to obtain. 

"It’s become clear to us through statements and video [that] the assault started on Spruce — right outside of camera range on Acorn and Spruce — in the 20-50 feet radius [of the club] and trickles down to Walgreens lot. It goes from verbal to physical with at least 15 subjects involved," said Michael.

Michael explained how the video footage from the front entrance of Seven -- and that of Caserta's pizza across the street -- present only snippets of what occurred. 

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"We've gotten unconfirmed reports...of what started the fight," said Michael.

Michael went on to explain that the police went to access the footage from inside the club -- but that it was password protected, and the owners said they didn't have the password.

"I've got a warrant for the reset of the password for the DVR system," said Michael, who said as of July 3, he was told it would take 10 to 14 days. 

"[The] city requests that the club remain closed — we understand it occurred away from the establishment, but we know it started closer," said City Solicitor Mario Martone. "They don’t have the password — it’s no fault of the city that we’re waiting on video today. We have no faith this establishment is being run in a responsible manner."

Hemond contented the club should be reopened while the investigation continues. 

"That tragedy that occurred is a horrible thing [and] the murder investigation is the most important part of the process," said Hemond, "But the club should be open. There’s no nexus — if you need the time to figure that out...but they should be open."