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Showing Original Post only (View all)Racist Radio Talk Show Host Michael Savage Attacked At SF Restaurant [View all]
According to Savages attorney, Daniel Horowitz, the man shouted something at Savage and made fun of his legal name before knocking him to the ground. Another restaurant customer, who intervened in the fracas, was punched in the face.
In a statement released Wednesday morning to the 415 Media blog, Savage said the man called out to him: Are you Michael Weiner? (referring to his given name). Savage said he turned to the man and said, Go away, I dont know who you are.
Savage has been described as the Godfather of Trumpmania for encouraging his 10 million listeners to vote for the real estate mogul and reality TV star. Savages support of Trump made headlines last month when the president said of Savage, after an hourlong dessert meeting at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida: I wouldnt be president without this man.
Savage has also sparked controversy over the years with his remarks denigrating Muslims, gays, feminists and others.
A Tiburon police spokeswoman said officers arrived on the scene on Tiburons Main Street at about 8:25 p.m. Both men involved in the fight claimed the other started it, according to an incident log. Spokeswoman Laurie Nilsen said the two men placed each other under citizens arrest and were released at the scene. A follow-up police report will be sent to the District Attorneys Office for review to see if any charges will be filed.
Horowitz suggested its unlikely his client was the aggressor, given that hes 5 feet 6 inches tall and 75 years old.
Horowitz said Savage, who lives in Marin County, had finished up a quiet dinner alone at Servino Ristorante. He had a bag of leftover food in one hand and his constant companion, his toy poodle Teddy, in the other.
After Savage told the man to go away, he started to turn. Horowitz said it appears that the man knocked Savage to the ground while also pushing his dog out of the way.
At that point, another customer from the restaurant intervened, and Savages alleged assailant punched him in the face, Horowitz said.
In a statement released Wednesday morning to the 415 Media blog, Savage said the man called out to him: Are you Michael Weiner? (referring to his given name). Savage said he turned to the man and said, Go away, I dont know who you are.
Savage has been described as the Godfather of Trumpmania for encouraging his 10 million listeners to vote for the real estate mogul and reality TV star. Savages support of Trump made headlines last month when the president said of Savage, after an hourlong dessert meeting at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida: I wouldnt be president without this man.
Savage has also sparked controversy over the years with his remarks denigrating Muslims, gays, feminists and others.
A Tiburon police spokeswoman said officers arrived on the scene on Tiburons Main Street at about 8:25 p.m. Both men involved in the fight claimed the other started it, according to an incident log. Spokeswoman Laurie Nilsen said the two men placed each other under citizens arrest and were released at the scene. A follow-up police report will be sent to the District Attorneys Office for review to see if any charges will be filed.
Horowitz suggested its unlikely his client was the aggressor, given that hes 5 feet 6 inches tall and 75 years old.
Horowitz said Savage, who lives in Marin County, had finished up a quiet dinner alone at Servino Ristorante. He had a bag of leftover food in one hand and his constant companion, his toy poodle Teddy, in the other.
After Savage told the man to go away, he started to turn. Horowitz said it appears that the man knocked Savage to the ground while also pushing his dog out of the way.
At that point, another customer from the restaurant intervened, and Savages alleged assailant punched him in the face, Horowitz said.
Sources:
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/03/15/pro-trump-radio-host-michael-savage-claims-he-was-assaulted-outside-marin-county-restaurant/
http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Radio-host-Savage-says-he-was-attacked-outside-11005110.php
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Racist Radio Talk Show Host Michael Savage Attacked At SF Restaurant [View all]
agenasolva
Mar 2017
OP
It didn't happen. It was staged fake news. Or fake news that was staged.
Hassin Bin Sober
Mar 2017
#24
Sorry didn't know that was a right wing site. It showed up on Google. I changed it to TMZ.
agenasolva
Mar 2017
#7
Thanks for updating the source, but it would be best to stick with local or main-stream
Maru Kitteh
Mar 2017
#12
This makes me so sad ... I can't stand Savage but I absolutely loathe the idea of violence!
Greywing
Mar 2017
#3
This could have been staged. I'm waiting for more meat on this bone...and righties pull stunts like
LaydeeBug
Mar 2017
#11
He says some of the most disgusting racist things on his show. Wouldn't be surprised.
agenasolva
Mar 2017
#21
Removed TMZ source, didn't know they were pro-Trump. Changed to local sources.
agenasolva
Mar 2017
#23
Why does Savage live in Marin County and have a toy poodle. why doesn't he live where the real
JI7
Mar 2017
#32