Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

What you can do is contact his lawyer and volunteer to be a character witness. This lets you do the only thing you can do, and that is to formally say "he is not the type of person who beats another".
Other than that, you can pray for him, and we certainly will keep you in our prayers.
Best to you!