Gerard Butler cleared of charges
January 6th, 2010 - 2:24 pm ICT by IANSLondon, Jan 6 (IANS) A California judge has dismissed a misdemeanour battery charge against Scottish actor Gerard Butler following a bust-up with a paparazzo.
The Los Angeles City Attorney filed the charge against Butler in May after investigating claims that the “300″ star attacked a snapper outside the premiere party of British director Guy Ritchie’s film “Rock n Rolla” Oct 7, 2008.
The actor’s representatives insisted the photographer was stalking the star, almost killing a pedestrian as he chased Butler through Hollywood.
The charge was dismissed at a hearing Tuesday after the actor completed community service, reported imdb.com.
Butler faced up to six months in jail if convicted.
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