Ryan O'Neal was arrested for allegedly assaulting his son, Griffin, at the
weekend.
The 65-year-old Oscar-winning actor was arrested at his Malibu home in the
early hours of Saturday morning (03.02.07) for assault with a deadly weapon
and negligent discharge of a firearm.
Los Angeles County sheriff Lieutenant John Benedict said: "Deputies and
paramedics were called to O'Neal's Malibu residence at 12.30am Saturday
regarding a battery that had occurred.
"Deputies determined Griffin O'Neal, his son, had been assaulted by his
father."
Ryan was later released on bail for $50,000.
The 'Love Story' star's manager, Neil Hassman, told US TV show The Insider:
"He was defending himself after his son began wildly swinging a fireplace
poker.
"It is unfortunate that what should have been an internal family
disagreement was escalated to the point that Ryan felt he had to defend
himself from Griffin's aggressive, extremely menacing physical behaviour."
Hassman said Griffin's pregnant girlfriend suffered minor injuries during
the incident, and was treated at a hospital before being released. He
claimed her injuries were caused by Griffin, 42.
Griffin - who has previous convictions for reckless behaviour under the
influence of alcohol - could not be reached for comment.
Actress Farrah Fawcett - who dated Ryan between 1980 and 1997 and has a
21-year-old son Redmond with him - celebrated her 60th birthday on Friday
(02.02.07). The actress has recently been given the all-clear from anal
cancer. She was supported throughout her ordeal by Ryan.
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