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Gary Coleman Admits Fan Assault

Whatchutalkinbout, Willis?

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 3, 2008 9:20 AM CST

(Newser) – Former child actor Gary Coleman pleaded no contest to charges related to a tussle with a fan, and was ordered to pay a $100 fine, the AP reports. The pint-sized star’s troubles began when a fan snapped pictures of him and his wife in a Utah bowling alley in September. The ensuing scuffle ended with Coleman, 40, running into the fan with his truck in the parking lot.

Former child actor Gary Coleman exits his truck to enter court Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, in Payson, Utah.
Former child actor Gary Coleman exits his truck to enter court Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, in Payson, Utah.   (AP Photo/Deseret News, Stuart Johnson)
Former child actor Gary Coleman makes a statement after court Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, in Payson, Utah, where he pleaded no contest.
Former child actor Gary Coleman makes a statement after court Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, in Payson, Utah, where he pleaded no contest.   (AP Photo/Deseret News, Stuart Johnson)
Former child actor Gary Coleman leaves court with his attorney, Randy Kester, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, in Payson, Utah.
Former child actor Gary Coleman leaves court with his attorney, Randy Kester, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, in Payson, Utah.   (AP Photo/Deseret News, Stuart Johnson)
Gary Coleman, of the televison series Diff'rent Strokes and his wife Shannon Price, appear on the the NBC Today television program in New York, Tuesday Feb. 26, 2008.
Gary Coleman, of the televison series "Diff'rent Strokes" and his wife Shannon Price, appear on the the NBC "Today" television program in New York, Tuesday Feb. 26, 2008.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Actor Gary Coleman, a candidate running in the California recall election, announces the Game Show Network's new show 'Who Wants To Be Governor Of California?' August 15, 2003 in Los Angeles.
Actor Gary Coleman, a candidate running in the California recall election, announces the Game Show Network's new show 'Who Wants To Be Governor Of California?' August 15, 2003 in Los Angeles.   (Getty Images)
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COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 3 comments
Guest
Dec 3, 2008 11:14 PM CST
Very sad.
Shannonals
Dec 3, 2008 1:38 AM CST
Fighting in a Utah bowling alley? How sad
AnnieOkie58
Dec 2, 2008 9:58 PM CST
He should have been thanking them...seeing that hes a has been.

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