Simmons gets slapped for slap
Flamboyant fitness guru Richard Simmons was cited by authorities for allegedly slapping a man in an airport who was poking fun at his exercise videos, police said Thursday.
Simmons, 55, known for his tank tops and outrageous manner, was ticketed for misdemeanor assault after allegedly striking the man across the face while in line at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Wednesday night, police said.
“He apparently said, ‘Hey everybody, it’s Richard Simmons, let’s drop our bags and rock to the ‘50s,” said Sgt. Lauri Williams, a reference to a series of his well-known videos. “Mr. Simmons took offense.”
The man, whose name was not immediately available, told police that he wanted to press charges against Simmons, who was cited and allowed to board a plane to Las Vegas. Police said Simmons cooperated fully.
From Reuters
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