Hollywood star - Police: US actor Charlie Sheen physically assaulted
US actor Charlie Sheen (58) has been physically assaulted by a neighbor in Malibu, California, according to US media reports citing the police. The woman suspected of the crime was taken into custody on Wednesday on charges of assault and burglary, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office told "People" magazine.
According to TMZ.com, the woman allegedly knocked on Sheen's front door and assaulted the actor before leaving the house. Officials have not revealed the reason for the attack. An ambulance was on the scene, but no one went to hospital, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing the fire department.
Sheen ("Platoon", "Wall Street"), who is best known for the US sitcom "Two and a Half Men", has frequently hit the headlines in the past due to alcohol and drug excesses as well as custody disputes. The actor, who has been divorced three times, has five children.
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- The US media frenzy surrounding Charlie Sheen's incident in Los Angeles has once again placed him in the spotlight, with numerous television shows and news outlets discussing the details of the alleged bodily injury.
- Despite the Police's investigation into the incident, Hollywood continues to support Sheen, with many people in the industry expressing their concern and wishing him a speedy recovery.
- The US media's coverage of the incident has sparked concerns among some people, with some questioning the ethics of exploiting a private individual's troubles for entertainment purposes.
- The incident has also brought attention to the issue of domestic violence in Hollywood, with some advocates calling for more resources and support for victims of such crimes.
- Following his release from custody, the woman accused of assaulting Charlie Sheen has maintained her innocence, citing a misunderstanding or miscommunication as the cause of the incident.
Source: www.stern.de
