Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Christian Bale Assault Arrest Update
As previously reported by the Gossip Girls, Christian Bale has been tied up in some legal matters over in London as a result of his alleged assault on his mother and sister in their hotel on Sunday.
The 34-year-old “Dark Knight” stud reportedly lashed out at his 61-year-old mother Jenny and 40-year-old sister Sharon at the Dorchester Hotel the night before his big UK premiere.
Earlier today, Bale was arrested by London police and later released from the Belgravia precinct station, escorted by 10 police and a blacked-out silver Mercedes people carrier. He’ll return in September pending further investigation.
Christian’s attorney released the following statement- “Christian Bale attended a London police station today, on a voluntary basis, in order to assist with an allegation that had been made against him to the police by his mother and sister. Mr. Bale, who denies the allegation, co-operated throughout, gave his account in full of the events in question, and has left the station without any charge being made against him by the police. At this time, there will be no further comment by Mr. Bale.”
Enjoy the pictures of Christian Bale at the “Dark Knight” UK premiere. (July 21).
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The word assault is often misunderstood, and in Batman’s case, the confusion seems widespread on both the Internet and the street. Recent allegations that “Dark Knight” star Christian Bale assaulted his mother and sister have been translated by far too many people into “Did you hear he beat up his mother and sister?”
Roughly speaking, assault generally means putting someone in reasonable fear that harmful or offensive contact with them is imminent. For example, in a heated argument, anything from harsh words to a raised fist could lead the recipient to believe that an offensive contact was about to follow, and that they are therefore being assaulted. In fact, no contact need occur at all: an assault charge can stand on its own in most jursidictions.
Whatever happened between Mr. Bale and his family, the public must remember two things. First, an allegation, until proven, is only an allegation. Second, the word assault is not synonymous with the words “beat up.”
Posted by on 07/26 at 10:54 AM
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