Allistair Overeem charged with Battery in Las Vegas

UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem has been charged with one count of misdemeanor battery for an alleged incident inside the Wynn in Las Vegas just days after his TKO victory over former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar on Dec. 30.

According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Overeem is accused of pushing a woman in the face, "causing her to stagger back," during an incident at Wynn Las Vegas at around 3 a.m. on Jan. 2.

If convicted of the misdemeanor battery charge, Overeem could face a maximum sentence of six months in the Clark County Detention Center and a fine of not more than $1,000.

Overeem has reportedly retained the services of attorney David Chesnoff -- a famed Las Vegas lawyer known for representing everyone from celebrities to pro athletes to poker players to alleged organized crime member. Chesnoff told the Review-Journal that Overeem was not arrested, "but was summoned to court."

"There are two sides to this story and we intend on vigorously defending this," Chesnoff added. "Alistair maintains his innocence."

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He "pushed her in the face"? I want more details

^
I was thinking the samething, pretty vague;
I don't see this materializing into anything serious for Overeem.

ESPN article says exact same thing.


ESPN Article, 5 minutes old

Drunk chick trying to be a celebrity, Overeem not giving a shit about her, she starts running her mouth and getting in his face, probably even started with the "you aint shit" and shirt grabbing, he pie faces her and she calls police and acts like she's been hit by a bus. I hope there's a video of it because it sounds like it'd be hilarious.

Where's Roger Huerta when you need him?

Meh .... interesting as we all seem to be anti-violence to women re domestic battery but I agree with DEP ...probably an attention whoore wanting her moment of fame..... Overeem probably should be congratulated for restraining himself.....

WTF? Am I becomming an Allistair fan....?

butterknifeninja wrote:

Where's Roger Huerta when you need him?

lol! Nice son.... nice...!

He has form for this...

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