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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Do you have a news tip? newstips@heraldnet.com | 425.339.3400   Published: Thursday, November 12, 2009 Mike Tyson held after airport altercation Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — Former boxer Mike Tyson was detained at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday after an altercation. A law enforcement source said Tyson and an unidentified photographer traded accusations about the altercation. Los Angeles airport police are interviewing Tyson and the photographer. The source said Tyson told investigators that the photographer struck him in an apparent attempt to provoke him. The photographer told investigators that Tyson punched him in the face and tried to take the film from his camera, according to the source. Both men wanted to press battery charges against the other, so police placed both under arrest, the source said. The photographer was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries to his face. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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