Australian actor Sam Worthington has appeared before a New York judge on counts including misdemeanor assault for allegedly punching a photographer, who also was charged in their encounter.
The 37-year-old “Avatar” star was ordered to stay away from photographer Sheng Li for six months. Worthington was released on his own recognisance – a personal obligation to the court.
Prosecutors say Worthington punched the photographer in the face in a scuffle on Sunday (local time) in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village. They say he told officers he was protecting his girlfriend.
Defence lawyer Stacey Richman told the judge photographers have relentlessly followed Worthington. Earlier, the actor had no comment when he entered Manhattan Criminal Court.
Li was arrested on reckless endangerment, assault and harassment charges. His lawyer says Li shouldn’t have been arrested.
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– AP
