Gary Coleman Charged After Being Sued Over Bowling Alley Clash

By Rebecca Brody
16:17, September 18th 2008
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Gary Coleman Charged After Being Sued Over Bowling Alley Clash

Bad behavior costs a lot, even if you’re Gary Coleman. The actor was officially charged on Wednesday with reckless driving and disorderly conduct after being involved in an altercation at a bowling alley in Utah last week.

“Mr. Coleman was notified today of the charges through his attorney,” said Lt. Bill Wright of the Payson, Utah, Police Department, according to PEOPLE. “(Coleman) never spoke to us about what happened, but we gathered evidence after speaking to witnesses and the other party involved,” he added.

Both charges reportedly are misdemeanors.

The former “Diff’rent Strokes” star was backing out of a park space at the bowling alley late at night on Sept. 6 when his truck hit Colt Rushton, 24, and another vehicle. The victim was transported to a local hospital and given medical care for minor injuries.

According to witnesses, Colt Rushton wound Gary Coleman up after snapping a few photos of the star. After the two men quarreled inside the bowling alley, the argument allegedly continued outside.

Rushton’s attorney, Dustin Lance, said in a statement that the actor should not have reacted the way he did, as his client was only a fan who wanted to take a photo of the celebrity. “This wasn’t a situation of paparazzi or stalker-razzi, this was a fan snapping two photographs with a cell phone,” he said.

Colt Rushton has filed a lawsuit against Gary Coleman seeking damages for medical bills, pain and suffering, as well as punitive damages.

A representative for the actor was not immediately available for comment, PEOPLE reported.

Gary Coleman, 40, is best known for his role in the ‘70s’ sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes,” in which he impersonated Arnold Jackson, a child adopted by a rich widower. The show was broadcast from 1978 to 1986 and represented a swift success.



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