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08-03-2017, 07:37 PM
http://www.looper.com/78681/dukes-of-hazzard-tom-wopat-arrested-assault-cocaine-possession/
Tom Wopat, known for his role as Luke Duke in the 1980s comedy series*Dukes of Hazzard, has been arrested for indecent assault, battery, and cocaine possession in Massachusetts,*Entertainment Weekly*confirms.*
Law enforcement officials arrested the 65-year-old actor on Wednesday, August 2 shortly before 11:00 pm. Police reportedly conducted the arrest on a warrant.
Wopat has been accused of putting his hands down the pants of a woman connected with a Waltham, Massachusetts production of*42nd*Street, a show in which Wopat currently stars. "During a rehearsal the defendant [Wopat] allegedly walked behind a female cast member, grabbing her buttocks," prosecutors stated in an email (via*Fox News).*
The incident reportedly took place on July 23, and during a police search of Wopat and his vehicle, police allegedly found two bags of white powder believed to be cocaine. Wopat was additionally charged with drug possession.*
Wopat pleaded not guilty to indecent assault, battery, and drug possession charges on Thursday, August 3. The actor denied touching anyone involved with the*42nd*Street*production, namely the woman. According to court documents obtained by*Fox News, Wopat stated he "flirts" but does*"nothing that could be considered inappropriate." Additionally, Wopat reportedly revealed to police that he purchases cocaine "in large quantities and uses it over time."
Wopat was released on a $1,000 bail and was told to stay away from the woman whom he allegedly grabbed.*
Wopat was scheduled to appear in*42 Street*at the Reagle Music Theater of Greater Boston. In light of his arrest, the theater confirmed that an actor named Rich Allegretto will take over the role as Julian Marsh.*
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Tom Wopat, known for his role as Luke Duke in the 1980s comedy series*Dukes of Hazzard, has been arrested for indecent assault, battery, and cocaine possession in Massachusetts,*Entertainment Weekly*confirms.*
Law enforcement officials arrested the 65-year-old actor on Wednesday, August 2 shortly before 11:00 pm. Police reportedly conducted the arrest on a warrant.
Wopat has been accused of putting his hands down the pants of a woman connected with a Waltham, Massachusetts production of*42nd*Street, a show in which Wopat currently stars. "During a rehearsal the defendant [Wopat] allegedly walked behind a female cast member, grabbing her buttocks," prosecutors stated in an email (via*Fox News).*
The incident reportedly took place on July 23, and during a police search of Wopat and his vehicle, police allegedly found two bags of white powder believed to be cocaine. Wopat was additionally charged with drug possession.*
Wopat pleaded not guilty to indecent assault, battery, and drug possession charges on Thursday, August 3. The actor denied touching anyone involved with the*42nd*Street*production, namely the woman. According to court documents obtained by*Fox News, Wopat stated he "flirts" but does*"nothing that could be considered inappropriate." Additionally, Wopat reportedly revealed to police that he purchases cocaine "in large quantities and uses it over time."
Wopat was released on a $1,000 bail and was told to stay away from the woman whom he allegedly grabbed.*
Wopat was scheduled to appear in*42 Street*at the Reagle Music Theater of Greater Boston. In light of his arrest, the theater confirmed that an actor named Rich Allegretto will take over the role as Julian Marsh.*
Read More: http://www.looper.com/78681/dukes-of-hazzard-tom-wopat-arrested-assault-cocaine-possession/?utm_campaign=clip