Richard Simmons vs. Ultimate Figher in Phx. - GET IT AWN

crawler#976 · 03-25-2004, 07:57 AM

Richard Simmons cited for slapping man

Police said Richard Simmons slapped a man after telling him, "You shouldn't make fun of people who have issues."

Republic staff, wire reports
March 25, 2004

Exercise guru Richard Simmons allegedly slapped a man who made a sarcastic remark about one of his videos, Phoenix police said.

Police cited the fitness guru on suspicion of assault Wednesday night after he reportedly slapped an ultimate cage fighter across the face inside a Sky Harbor International Airport terminal.

Simmons, the outlandish 55-year-old known for his raucous exercise videos and boisterous personality, slapped the 6-foot-2, 250-pound athlete after the man reportedly made a derogatory remark about Simmons, Phoenix police Lt. Lowell Spalla said. "He made a comment, something to the effect of, 'Hey, look everybody, it's Richard Simmons. Why don't you drop your stuff and start dancing to the oldies?' "

Spalla said. "Simmons approached him and said, 'You shouldn't make fun of people who have issues' and then he slapped him."

The unidentified man asked police to file charges against Simmons, who was cited and released before boarding a flight.

Simmons was permitted to board his flight after he was cited.

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I think there should be a rematch

<96 Runner> · 03-25-2004, 08:35 AM

So Simmons admits that he has issues? Strange.

crawler#976 · 03-25-2004, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by <96 Runner>

So Simmons admits that he has issues? Strange.

I thought he had ithues

<96 Runner> · 03-25-2004, 08:50 AM

Sorry, let me fix it for you...

Quote:

Sssso Ssssimonsss admitssss that he hassss issuesss? Ssssstrange.

X-AWDriver · 03-25-2004, 10:04 AM

It's too bad the 250lb guy couldn't have threw Mr. Simmons across the terminal:the guy is an annoying geek.

Phalanx · 03-25-2004, 10:08 AM

Would that be battery or assault?

Tacoma Dude · 03-25-2004, 10:12 AM

Battery = unwanted touching
Assault = a physical attack

(I think that's the way it goes, I don't remember for sure)
In either case I guess it's battery

<96 Runner> · 03-25-2004, 11:29 AM

If the ultimate fighter would have ripped Simmons apart, he would have been the only one going to jail. Obviously it would not have been self defense. I think the ultimate fight dude showed a lot of restraint. That's cool I guess.

ldivinag · 03-25-2004, 03:42 PM

for his arrest report:

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive...1simmons1.html

calrockx · 03-25-2004, 04:51 PM

assault - threatning to attack, making someone fear imminent bodily injury, attack
battery - the actual attack, the physical hit

Tacoma Dude · 03-25-2004, 05:17 PM

Charles,
Thanks, I just confirmed that with the Sergeant on shift tonight.

Phil · 03-26-2004, 09:33 AM

Good for Richard! He must actually have some balls after all!

I think it's funny the big, bad fighter is filing a battery complaint against, of all people, Richard Simmons. Sounds like the fighter was a jerk, and unable to respond when somebody called him on it.

My guess is the people with issues he mentioned were the people who buy his videos.

03-25-2004, 07:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
crawler#976 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chino Valley, Az. Posts: 936	Richard Simmons vs. Ultimate Fighter in Phx. - GET IT AWN Richard Simmons cited for slapping man Police said Richard Simmons slapped a man after telling him, "You shouldn't make fun of people who have issues." Republic staff, wire reports March 25, 2004 Exercise guru Richard Simmons allegedly slapped a man who made a sarcastic remark about one of his videos, Phoenix police said. Police cited the fitness guru on suspicion of assault Wednesday night after he reportedly slapped an ultimate cage fighter across the face inside a Sky Harbor International Airport terminal. Simmons, the outlandish 55-year-old known for his raucous exercise videos and boisterous personality, slapped the 6-foot-2, 250-pound athlete after the man reportedly made a derogatory remark about Simmons, Phoenix police Lt. Lowell Spalla said. "He made a comment, something to the effect of, 'Hey, look everybody, it's Richard Simmons. Why don't you drop your stuff and start dancing to the oldies?' " Spalla said. "Simmons approached him and said, 'You shouldn't make fun of people who have issues' and then he slapped him." The unidentified man asked police to file charges against Simmons, who was cited and released before boarding a flight. Simmons was permitted to board his flight after he was cited. ________________________________ I think there should be a rematch __________________ ...down to the two Taco's, no more SloYota! Last edited by crawler#976 : 03-25-2004 at 08:19 AM.

03-25-2004, 08:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
<96 Runner> Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 10,688	So Simmons admits that he has issues? Strange. __________________ Christian <>< My SC'd 4Runner's Profile My YouTube vids

03-25-2004, 10:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 9,262	It's too bad the 250lb guy couldn't have threw Mr. Simmons across the terminal:the guy is an annoying geek. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

03-25-2004, 10:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Phalanx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 678	Would that be battery or assault? __________________ Rig Specs '94 4Runner 3.0L V6 4x4, 32" BFG Mud T/A KM, 4" SAS, All-Pro Bumpers and Sliders, Rear Cruiser Coils, Bilstien 5150's all around, Warn M8000, K&N Filtercharger, 300w Power Inverter, Optima Yellow Top, Viair 450C, Cobra 75WXST CB w/ Firestik II, Flowmaster 40 Series, Viper Keyless Entry, Rear-Detroit Soft Locker, Front-Detroit EZ Locker Trail Pics Last edited by Phalanx : 03-26-2004 at 06:53 PM.

03-25-2004, 10:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tacoma Dude Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,382	Battery = unwanted touching Assault = a physical attack (I think that's the way it goes, I don't remember for sure) In either case I guess it's battery __________________ Peter! 2002 Tacoma 1986 4Runner

03-25-2004, 11:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
<96 Runner> Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 10,688	If the ultimate fighter would have ripped Simmons apart, he would have been the only one going to jail. Obviously it would not have been self defense. I think the ultimate fight dude showed a lot of restraint. That's cool I guess. __________________ Christian <>< My SC'd 4Runner's Profile My YouTube vids

03-25-2004, 03:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
ldivinag Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: N37 39* W122 3* Posts: 1,423	for his arrest report: http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive...1simmons1.html __________________ leo d. stock 90 4runner

03-25-2004, 04:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
calrockx Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Santa Clarita, California Posts: 4,747	almost peter... assault - threatning to attack, making someone fear imminent bodily injury, attack battery - the actual attack, the physical hit __________________ [2002 4Runner 4WD] Last edited by calrockx : 03-25-2004 at 05:23 PM. Reason: typo of course

03-25-2004, 05:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tacoma Dude Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,382	Charles, Thanks, I just confirmed that with the Sergeant on shift tonight. __________________ Peter! 2002 Tacoma 1986 4Runner

03-26-2004, 09:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
Phil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 134	Good for Richard! He must actually have some balls after all! I think it's funny the big, bad fighter is filing a battery complaint against, of all people, Richard Simmons. Sounds like the fighter was a jerk, and unable to respond when somebody called him on it. My guess is the people with issues he mentioned were the people who buy his videos. __________________ 2000 4Runner SR5 4x4

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