Mike Tyson Won’t Face Charge for Punching Airline Passengers
Looks like Iron Mike is clear. NBC News reported that a California district attorney declined to file charges against former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson over Physical changes on a JetBlue flight takes place in April.
Video leaked last month it is believed that Tyson assaulted a passenger on a flight from San Francisco to Florida. In the video, Tyson is seen punching the man before quickly leaving the plane. Witnesses on the flight said the unidentified man was the aggressor. The passenger sat directly behind Tyson, allegedly drunk, and repeatedly harassed the former boxer, including throwing water bottles at him, according to witnesses.
San Mateo District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe announced today that the matter has been closed. “Our decision not to file any charges against Mr. Tyson was based on the circumstances surrounding the confrontation,” Wagstaffe said in a statement. “These include the victim’s conduct leading up to the incident, the interactions between Mr. Tyson and the victim, as well as the request by both the victim and Mr. Tyson that there are no charges in this case.”
According to Yahoo Sports, the unidentified passenger suffered several slashes to his head after the altercation. He spoke to police after the incident, but a representative for the San Francisco Police Department said the unidentified passenger provided “minimal details” about the incident and declined. cooperate with the police.
In video first published by TMZ, passengers can be seen harassing Tyson, who then, in another shot, stands up and punches the unidentified man. In the third scene from the video, the passenger turns towards the cameraman, seemingly making a mocking gesture.
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While the case is now closed, the lesson is clear: Don’t get drunk and bother a heavyweight champ on a flight.