Mike Tyson Won’t Be Charged In Altercation On Plane At SFO – DA

• Mike Tyson won’t face charges after video shows him punching the man on a plane at SFO, DA says

• … the video shows Tyson punching the person seated behind him on the flight, which was preparing to head for Florida. The incident occurred at San Francisco International Airport on April 20 at 10:30 p.m. PT

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that a San Mateo County District Attorney, Steve Wagstaffe, on Tuesday said that Legendary boxer, Mike Tyson, will not face charges in connection with an altercation with another passenger on a plane at San Francisco International Airport last month.

The DA’s office said after reviewing police reports and videos, it will not be filing charges against the former heavyweight champion.

The video shows Tyson punching the person seated behind him on the flight, which was preparing to head for Florida. The incident occurred at San Francisco International Airport on April 20 at 10:30 p.m. PT.

A witness who is friends with the person Tyson punched told TMZ Sports that at first, Tyson was cordial with the passengers, even taking a selfie with the person. The boxing star eventually told the person to leave him alone, but when he did not heed the warning, the witness told TMZ Sports that Tyson allegedly started punching his friend repeatedly.

The witness said Tyson walked off the plane. Per TMZ Sports, the person sought medical attention and went to the police about the altercation.

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“Our decision is that we will not file any charges against Mr Tyson based on the circumstances surrounding the confrontation,” San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said in a statement, per NBC News. “These include the conduct of the victim leading up to the incident, the interaction between Mr Tyson and the victim, as well as the requests of both the victim and Mr Tyson that no charges be filed in this case.”

The 55-year-old Tyson is one of the most accomplished boxers in history, winning his first 37 professional fights and retiring with a 50–6 record.

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