Scandal boxer Mike Tyson recently made the headlines with a beating. However, the boxing punches on the plane have no legal consequences for the former world champion.
Former heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson has not been charged after his plane beating. This was announced by the San Mateo County/California Attorney’s Office on Tuesday. The decision was made after viewing video footage.
Cellphone footage had shown Tyson leaning over the back of his seat and punching a man. According to the American tabloid TMZ, the passenger had previously not wanted to stop provoking the 55-year-old American.
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According to the public prosecutor’s office, “the behavior of the victim prior to the incident” was also taken into account. In addition, the beaten passenger did not want to be charged.
Considered one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, Tyson is also known for his erratic behavior and has had a number of troubles with the law. In 1997 he bit off a piece of the ear of his opponent Evander Holyfield in the ring, he has also been convicted of rape and cocaine addiction.