Mike Tyson will not face costs in altercation with JetBlue passenger, district attorney says

A California district attorney declined to file prices Tuesday towards former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson after he was recorded on video in a physical altercation with another passenger on a JetBlue flight.

San Mateo County District Lawyer Steve Wagstaffe made the choice after having reviewed police studies and movies of the April 20 incident. Both the passenger, who has not been recognized, and Tyson requested that no fees be filed.

"Yesterday afternoon the San Mateo County District Legal professional’s Office concluded its evaluate of the case involving Mike Tyson on the San Francisco Airport on April 20, 2022 and the allegation that he committed a misdemeanor battery against another passenger on an airplane whereas ready at the terminal previous to departure," Wagstaffe mentioned in an announcement.

"Our decision is that we'll not file any costs in opposition to Mr. Tyson based mostly on the circumstances surrounding the confrontation. These embrace the conduct of the victim leading up to the incident, the interplay between Mr. Tyson and the sufferer, as well as the requests of each the sufferer and Mr. Tyson that no costs be filed in this case," Wagstaffe mentioned.

The case is now closed.

Cellphone video showed Tyson, 55, showing to attempt to punch somebody who was pushing him away. Representatives for Tyson mentioned the person was harassing Tyson. The video didn't present what occurred before the altercation.

David Chesnoff, Richard Schonfeld and Martin Sabelli, attorneys for Tyson, responded to the choice to not file charges by thanking Wagstaffe, the San Mateo County sheriff and legislation enforcement companies "for their cautious, diligent, and professional work."

Minyvonne Burke is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC Information.

Diana Dasrath contributed.