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Cops Nab NHL Player in Cabbie Beating

Blackhawks' Cane accused of pummeling Buffalo driver over 20¢

By Neal Colgrass,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 9, 2009 6:23 PM CDT

(Newser) – Buffalo police arrested Chicago Blackhawks player Patrick Kane today for allegedly beating a cabbie who refused to give him change, the Buffalo News reports. Kane, 20, and his cousin James Kane, 21, are facing second-degree robbery and two misdemeanor charges in the incident. The 62-year-old cabbie told police that the pair punched him, grabbed his throat, and broke his glasses for not having 20¢ in change.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit, Wednesday, May 27, 2009.
Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit, Wednesday, May 27, 2009.   (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
In this June 25, 2007 file photo,  Patrick Kane wears his Chicago Blackhawks No. 88 jersey in Chicago.
In this June 25, 2007 file photo, Patrick Kane wears his Chicago Blackhawks No. 88 jersey in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane (right) and top draft prospect John Tavares hold a poster in Toronto, Monday, June 22, 2009.
Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane (right) and top draft prospect John Tavares hold a poster in Toronto, Monday, June 22, 2009.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Neil Davidson)
Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks looks on against the Detroit Red Wings on May 27, 2009 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks looks on against the Detroit Red Wings on May 27, 2009 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan.   (Getty Images)
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Derni
Aug 10, 2009 12:45 PM CDT
Too young-too much money-too big an ego-and a frontal lobe that is not fully developed-I'm from chicago and this makes me upset-he is on a team that is from the city
Derni
Aug 10, 2009 12:43 PM CDT
If this is true-and the argurment was truly over the cab driver not having 20 cents-then he should spnd time in jail and get some therapy-oh-he is in therapy for aggressive behavior-he plays in the NHL
Ucantusethatname
Aug 10, 2009 12:35 PM CDT
The president has emphasized the importance of change. The cabbie should have paid attention and provided change.

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