A man is demanding $450,000 from Mike Tyson after the boxer punched him multiple times during a JetBlue plane flight. The US star’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, compares this request to “blackmail.”
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Melvin Townsend’s attorney, Jake Jondle, writes that his client was “viciously attacked” by the former boxing champion and suffered “significant injuries and damage,” according to information obtained by the New York Post.
“The potential [du boxeur] It is undeniable that “serious injuries were caused,” Mr. Townsend’s representative states in his letter.
“Mr. “Tyson had several options available to him, but he chose to use physical force,” he continues.
The star also stated in a television interview that it was “wrong” to act like that and that this event “should never have happened.”
“Severe headache and neck pain”
The lawyer’s letter states that the complainant is still suffering from the consequences of the event.
“Immediately following the incident, Mr. Townsend experienced severe headaches and neck pain” and “continues to suffer the effects of this attack to this day,” Mr. Jondle wrote.
Recording from YouTube | TMZ
Media coverage of the incident would also have resulted in the loss of “several employment opportunities.”
The six-figure settlement would cover Mr. Townsend’s medical costs after the attack for medication, therapy and other treatments for headaches and neck pain, as well as treatment for depression and post-traumatic syndrome, the attorney’s letter said.
This amicable settlement would allow the boxer to avoid legal action, according to the plaintiff’s representative’s writings.
“blackmail demand”
However, the boxer’s lawyer was clear: “There will be no payment after this extortion demand,” he replied, according to New York media.
The incident occurred in April 2022 on a flight between San Francisco and Florida.
Recording from YouTube | TMZ
In a first video, “Iron Mike” appeared to be very disturbed by the turbulent passenger. He then stood up and repeatedly punched the inmate behind him.
In a second clip, we can see that the man who was attacked had blood on the side of his face.