Hallmark movie star arrested for allegedly pulling a woman’s hair at Florida bar

Hallmark movie star arrested after alleged bar fight. (Courtesy: Nassau County Sheriff's Office)

NASSAU CAOUNTY, Fla. – A Hallmark movie star was arrested after an alleged fight at a Florida bar.

Nassau County Sheriff’s deputies said Eric Mabius, 53, was arrested along with a woman, 40, after they were allegedly intoxicated and making a disturbance on Thursday.

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Witnesses told deputies the incident at The Goat on Lofton Square Ct. escalated when the “Ugly Betty” star allegedly pushed a female to the ground and then pulled out “fistfuls” of her hair.

Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper addressed the incident, stating, “This type of behavior will not be tolerated in our community, regardless of celebrity status. Our deputies quickly dealt with an uncooperative individual, and we’re thankful no one was seriously injured during this unfortunate incident.”

Mabius and the woman he was with were arrested for simple battery and resisting without violence.


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