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No Assault Charge For Batman Star
Sky News ^ | 08/14/08 | sky news

Posted on 08/14/2008 10:43:06 AM PDT by Artemis Webb

British prosecutors said there is insufficient evidence to build a "realistic prospect of conviction" following the incident at Park Lane's Dorchester Hotel on July 21.

It had been reported that the Dark Knight star's mother Jenny, 61, and sister Sharon, 40, told police he had assaulted them at the hotel a day before the European premiere of the international smash hit.

The Crown Prosecution Service has ordered the police not to take any further action in the matter.

A CPS spokesman said: We can today confirm that we have advised the Metropolitan Police Service that the actor Christian Bale should not face any charges following an incident which occurred in relation to his mother and sister at the Dorchester hotel on 21 July this year.

"Whilst the CPS treats all incidents which take place in a domestic context seriously, it is important that the views of complainants are also taken into account when making decisions in such cases."

Bale, 34, denies the allegation.

(Excerpt) Read more at news.sky.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: assault; bale; batman; batmancurse; hollywood
It always sounded to me like his mother and sister were drunk during this episode. Bale has a reputation as a good guy. I'm glad this decision has been made.
1 posted on 08/14/2008 10:43:06 AM PDT by Artemis Webb
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To: Artemis Webb

They wanted money.

He said, “no.”

They trumped up a charge.


2 posted on 08/14/2008 10:48:52 AM PDT by Cletus.D.Yokel
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To: Cletus.D.Yokel

Plus, they threw a couple of insults at his wife.


3 posted on 08/14/2008 10:51:30 AM PDT by Dr. Ursus (( commander of the simian host))
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To: Artemis Webb

Bat man curse?


4 posted on 08/14/2008 11:09:15 AM PDT by jimbobaby
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