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Charlie Sheen Arraigned on Felony Charge

Actor appears in Colorado court to answer to domestic abuse allegations

By M. Morris,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 8, 2010 4:13 PM CST
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(Newser) – Charlie Sheen was arraigned today in Aspen, Colo., on a felony charge of menacing and two misdemeanors after a Christmas Day fight with his wife, Brooke Mueller. The judge also lifted a restraining order that had been in place since Mueller summoned police, saying the actor had threatened her with a knife. Sheen did not enter a plea and is due back in court March 15, Radar reports.

"Charlie and Brooke kissed and hugged and looked pretty happy to get beyond this hurdle,” Mueller's lawyer told People. Said Sheen's lawyer: "They're heading out to California so they can they work on their issues between them, and take care of their children and move forward with their lives."

Charlie Sheen and wife Brooke Mueller arrive at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Sept. 20, 2009.
Charlie Sheen and wife Brooke Mueller arrive at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Sept. 20, 2009.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)
Charlie Sheen poses backstage after winning Outstanding Male Performance in a Comedy Television Series for Two and a Half Men at the 2008 ALMA Awards in Pasadena, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008.
Charlie Sheen poses backstage after winning Outstanding Male Performance in a Comedy Television Series for "Two and a Half Men" at the 2008 ALMA Awards in Pasadena, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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tran_tor
Feb 10, 2010 2:40 AM CST
Tiger Woods' being attacked by his wife with a golf club is a good example of this. We will only have equality when we demand equality for all.
Paperdoll
Feb 9, 2010 3:25 AM CST
Yep... a lifetime endeavor! I even noticed that Prowlerzee cannot spell "straightened". :))
finkster
Feb 9, 2010 2:40 AM CST
I for one find it exhilarating to be able to read comments that range beyond the sixth grade level. It keeps me on my toes that learning is a lifetime endeavor.

 
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