Mike Tyson is "being detained" at LAX

[Stinky The Clown]

The issue is battery and it involves a member of the paparazzi corps

Police: Boxer Mike Tyson detained at LAX

(AP) – 1 hour ago

LOS ANGELES — Police say boxer Mike Tyson has been detained on suspicion of battery following an alleged altercation with a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport.

Airport police spokesman Sgt. Jim Holcomb says the incident happened about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in Terminal 7 at a United Airlines ticket counter.

Holcomb says the photographer has accused Tyson of hitting him. The photographer fell to the ground and cut his forehead. He's being treated at a hospital.

Holcomb says both Tyson and the photographer want to press charges for misdemeanor battery. He says Tyson was compliant and cooperative with officers and is currently waiting in a holding cell at the airport.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hzEK_cqSw4pHN4v7vrmPhK5j8w-wD9BTN7MG2

Once a thug, always a thug

[Rabrrrrrr]

1. Gee, and he was just on Oprah getting all weepy with her about he reformed he is.

:eyes:

[ecstatic]

2. I'll wait for the trial. I'm pretty sure the "lawsuit" will come soon nt

[Amerigo Vespucci]

3. Tyson's rep: "he acted in self-defense to protect his child."

"Tyson's rep says he was traveling with his 10-month old daughter when he was attacked by an overly aggressive paparazzi -- adding the boxer acted in self-defense to protect his child."

http://www.tmz.com/2009/11/11/mike-tyson-detained-at-lax/

[JanusAscending]

10. Now there is no love lost between me and Mike Tyson....

but I'll give him a wee bit of leeway here. Remember...he recently lost a child tragically. That photographer had to be slightly "stoopid," or else looking for trouble and a lawsuit!?? Just my opinion

[Amerigo Vespucci]

13. The "good" paps work in the shadow of the "bad" ones...

...I personally don't think there's anything wrong with making a living by selling celebrity photos. It wouldn't be my chosen career path, but hey...

However, there's the "Lady Di" end of the spectrum...We've seen these photographers get too close and too aggressive, too obnoxious...

...and he got too close to a guy who once said he wished he could step on your kids' testicles so they would feel his pain.

(Anyone remember THAT one?)...

[npk]

4. The photographer may have invaded his personal space

You know anywhere Tyson can see you would be a zone I would stand clear of.

[bullwinkle428]

5. Paparazzi still follow Mike Tyson?

[NYC_SKP]

6. Better do an Ear Count.

Could be a bite taken out of one.

[wtmusic]

7. I'm pretty hungry when I get off the plane

although I'd prolly grab a Cinnabon instead.

[cherokeeprogressive]

8. I saw Mike Tyson and his entourage at LAX a few years ago...

They were deplaning. I was waiting for a flight. I yelled "Hey Mikey!" in my best Mike Tyson voice and one of his entourage broke off, came to where I was sitting, and told me to stand up. I did. I was about two inches taller, and about 40 lbs heavier than he was. He said something over his shoulder, and then turned. When he realized that he was alone, he turned and hurried back to the group.

[ecstatic]

9. lol nt

[Renew Deal]

11. Hassling Tyson is like jumping in a bear cage.

He'll probably mess you up. Tyson and other celebs don't deserve to be stalked by cameras.

[rcrush]

12. So far Mike Tyson has only eaten 2 TSA agents.

Nothing to worry about.

[zbdent]

14. "Sir, please spit it out ..."