Transcript for Alec Baldwin accused of punching man over parking space
But the news does continue. Alec Baldwin, arrested in new York today for an alleged fight over a parking spot. Authorities say he punched a man. President trump is now weighing in. Here’s gio Benitez. Reporter: Tonight, actor Alec Baldwin in trouble with the law. Police say he punched a man who took a parking space being held for Baldwin. The space, right outside his apartment building in New York’s greenwich village. This “TMZ” video showing the moments right after, when police took Baldwin away. He’s now charged with assault and harassment. The temperamental star, no stranger to scuffles. He’s been seen in the past in heated confrontations with photographers outside his home. Get out of here. Reporter: Baldwin’s portrayal of the president on “Saturday night live” has made headlines and often led to verbal jabs with trump. I find little rocket man — Who was arrested? Alec Baldwin. He punched somebody out during a parking dispute. I wish him luck. Reporter: Baldwin also has a new talk show on ABC. The network saying it will air the show as scheduled this Sunday night. David, those assault and harassment charges are considered misdemeanors. Baldwin will go to court at the end of the month to respond. Thank you.
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