Woody Harrelson punched a man in apparent self-defense at the Watergate Hotel, police say

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A man who was punched by actor Woody Harrelson after allegedly refusing to stop taking pictures of him and his daughter is reportedly facing charges over the incident.

At the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night, the True Detective star punched a man who wouldn't stop taking pictures of him and his daughter, the Metropolitan Police Department told NBC Washington. Police reportedly said that Harrelson apparently acted in self-defense and that the man taking photos appeared intoxicated.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.