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Did Charlie Sheen Deserve the Bum's Rush at Hennessey's? You Be the Judge
Security footage from Hennessey's Tavern in Dana Point shows a bouncer throw the actor out in a headlock, earning praise from the mayor.
Last week, Patch reported on an incident in which a bouncer at Hennessey’s Tavern in Dana Point put Actor Charlie Sheen in a headlock and threw him out of the bar, prompting public praise from the city’s mayor for his handling of the unruly actor.
Sheen’s supporters and some witnesses to the incident say the headlock was unwarrented and that the actor was gregarious with fans and staff throughout the evening.
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This week, footage of the incident was made public. You be the judge: Did Sheen deserve the bum’s rush?
This incident happened after a day of fishing off the coast of Orange County, the “Anger Management” actor headed to Hennessey’s where fans reportedly mobbed him for pictures. The actor was a good sport about the photos, happily posing with fans, according to witnesses. However, the evening took a turn when one woman attempted to film him on her cellphone. The actor reportedly threw her phone against the wall, prompting the bouncer to eject him from the tavern.
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The 50-year-old Sheen took his ejection in stride, reportedly shaking hands and posing for pictures with the bouncer. According to The Orange County Register, Dana Point Mayor Carlos Olvera praised the bouncer, saying “Kudos go to Hennessey’s (Tavern) and their bouncer who managed to keep everything under control.”
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