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Skywalker · 03-30-2007, 09:44 PM

http://www.newsday.com/entertainment...p-tv-headlines

Ex-'Family Ties' Star Bonsall Arrested
By Associated Press

March 30, 2007, 8:25 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. -- Former child star Brian Bonsall, who played Andy Keaton in "Family Ties," was arrested on charges of assaulting his girlfriend, police said.

Bonsall, 25, was being held in the Boulder County jail Friday on charges of second-degree assault and false imprisonment. It was not immediately clear whether he had an attorney.

Bonsall was arrested Wednesday after his girlfriend told police he poured an alcoholic drink on her face while she slept, put her in a choke hold and threw her onto a bed when she tried to leave.

Bonsall told investigators he pushed the woman down in self-defense after she cut his arm and face with a steak knife, but she denied that, police said.

The woman was initially taken into custody but then released, police said.

Bonsall, who lives in Boulder, appeared in three seasons of "Family Ties," the NBC sitcom that helped launch Michael J. Fox's career. He later appeared in episodes of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and the 1993 film "Father Hood."

In 2004, Bonsall was arrested in Boulder on suspicion of drunken driving. In 2001, Bonsall was convicted of drunken driving and his license was suspended, police said.

bttf4444 · 03-30-2007, 10:08 PM

Michael J Fox must be horrified to hear that! Alex P Keaton would be horrified, too!

Family Ties Forever! · 03-31-2007, 01:28 AM

That's terrible. It's a shame to hear how he is doing. I will always remember him as playing little Andy so it's hard to accept that he's an adult and is doing such things.

PrettyinPink55 · 03-31-2007, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

http://www.newsday.com/entertainment...p-tv-headlines

Ex-'Family Ties' Star Bonsall Arrested
By Associated Press

March 30, 2007, 8:25 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. -- Former child star Brian Bonsall, who played Andy Keaton in "Family Ties," was arrested on charges of assaulting his girlfriend, police said.

Bonsall, 25, was being held in the Boulder County jail Friday on charges of second-degree assault and false imprisonment. It was not immediately clear whether he had an attorney.

Bonsall was arrested Wednesday after his girlfriend told police he poured an alcoholic drink on her face while she slept, put her in a choke hold and threw her onto a bed when she tried to leave.

Bonsall told investigators he pushed the woman down in self-defense after she cut his arm and face with a steak knife, but she denied that, police said.

The woman was initially taken into custody but then released, police said.

Bonsall, who lives in Boulder, appeared in three seasons of "Family Ties," the NBC sitcom that helped launch Michael J. Fox's career. He later appeared in episodes of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and the 1993 film "Father Hood."

In 2004, Bonsall was arrested in Boulder on suspicion of drunken driving. In 2001, Bonsall was convicted of drunken driving and his license was suspended, police said.

That's a shame.

jayman75 · 03-31-2007, 07:24 AM

I saw him on some "Where Are They Now" thing a couple years ago, and he looked pretty rough... lots of tattoos, piercings, etc.

Honestly, I'm not too surprised.

Li-Sung · 03-31-2007, 08:19 AM

So sad. Let's hope he can turn his life around.

80sTrivia · 03-31-2007, 08:23 AM

Very sad... I hope Brian can turn his life around and not follow down the road of heartbreak and sadness that so many child actors end up travelling down as they progress into adulthood...

PrettyinPink55 · 03-31-2007, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 80sTrivia

Very sad... I hope Brian can turn his life around and not follow down the road of heartbreak and sadness that so many child actors end up travelling down as they progress into adulthood...

Same here!

catlover79 · 03-31-2007, 12:17 PM

I remember when he was arrested for DUI awhile back. He needs help and FAST!

friendsfan77 · 03-31-2007, 12:27 PM

How sad to hear. What a shame.

bossradio93 · 03-31-2007, 07:18 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070331/...people_bonsall

Ex-'Family Ties' star Bonsall arrested

Fri Mar 30, 10:12 PM ET

BOULDER, Colo. - Former child star Brian Bonsall, who played Andy Keaton in "Family Ties," was arrested on charges of assaulting his girlfriend, police said.

Bonsall, 25, was being held in the Boulder County jail Friday on charges of second-degree assault and false imprisonment. It was not immediately clear whether he had an attorney, and a listing for an agent could not be found.

Bonsall was arrested Wednesday after his girlfriend told police he poured an alcoholic drink on her face while she slept, put her in a choke hold and threw her onto a bed when she tried to leave, authorities said.

Bonsall told investigators he pushed the woman down in self-defense after she cut his arm and face with a steak knife, but she denied that, police said.

The woman was initially taken into custody but then released, police said.

Bonsall, who lives in Boulder, appeared in three seasons of "Family Ties," the NBC sitcom that helped launch Michael J. Fox's career. He later appeared in episodes of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and the 1993 film "Father Hood."

Yahoo! News/AP-March 30, 2007

SpinCT · 04-01-2007, 01:37 PM

I'm not surprised either. His myspace page is all about beer, tatoos, piercings and childish punks. He's really gonna get in serious trouble if he doesn't stop that ****.

bttf4444 · 04-01-2007, 05:25 PM

It's sad to think that this is the same little kid who MJF always hugged so tenderly.

Family Ties Forever! · 04-06-2007, 02:59 AM

I saw a segnment about it on Entertainment Tonight on Wednesday.

An 80s Guy · 04-06-2007, 05:09 PM

OMG I'm just finding out about this!!I cannot beleive it.

03-30-2007, 09:44 PM	#1
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	Ex-'Family Ties' Star Bonsall Arrested http://www.newsday.com/entertainment...p-tv-headlines Ex-'Family Ties' Star Bonsall Arrested By Associated Press March 30, 2007, 8:25 PM EDT BOULDER, Colo. -- Former child star Brian Bonsall, who played Andy Keaton in "Family Ties," was arrested on charges of assaulting his girlfriend, police said. Bonsall, 25, was being held in the Boulder County jail Friday on charges of second-degree assault and false imprisonment. It was not immediately clear whether he had an attorney. Bonsall was arrested Wednesday after his girlfriend told police he poured an alcoholic drink on her face while she slept, put her in a choke hold and threw her onto a bed when she tried to leave. Bonsall told investigators he pushed the woman down in self-defense after she cut his arm and face with a steak knife, but she denied that, police said. The woman was initially taken into custody but then released, police said. Bonsall, who lives in Boulder, appeared in three seasons of "Family Ties," the NBC sitcom that helped launch Michael J. Fox's career. He later appeared in episodes of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and the 1993 film "Father Hood." In 2004, Bonsall was arrested in Boulder on suspicion of drunken driving. In 2001, Bonsall was convicted of drunken driving and his license was suspended, police said.

03-31-2007, 01:28 AM	#3
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	That's terrible. It's a shame to hear how he is doing. I will always remember him as playing little Andy so it's hard to accept that he's an adult and is doing such things.
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03-31-2007, 07:24 AM	#5
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03-31-2007, 08:19 AM	#6
Li-Sung I surrender Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: Somewhere dark and secluded Posts: 336	So sad. Let's hope he can turn his life around.
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03-31-2007, 08:23 AM	#7
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03-30-2007, 10:08 PM	#2
bttf4444 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 09, 2006 Posts: 336	Michael J Fox must be horrified to hear that! Alex P Keaton would be horrified, too!

03-31-2007, 12:17 PM	#9
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03-31-2007, 12:27 PM	#10
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	How sad to hear. What a shame.

03-31-2007, 07:18 PM	#11
bossradio93 Game Show Fanatic! Senior Member Join Date: Nov 01, 2004 Location: Bellflower, California Posts: 2,392	Ex-'Family Ties' star Bonsall arrested http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070331/...people_bonsall Ex-'Family Ties' star Bonsall arrested Fri Mar 30, 10:12 PM ET BOULDER, Colo. - Former child star Brian Bonsall, who played Andy Keaton in "Family Ties," was arrested on charges of assaulting his girlfriend, police said. Bonsall, 25, was being held in the Boulder County jail Friday on charges of second-degree assault and false imprisonment. It was not immediately clear whether he had an attorney, and a listing for an agent could not be found. Bonsall was arrested Wednesday after his girlfriend told police he poured an alcoholic drink on her face while she slept, put her in a choke hold and threw her onto a bed when she tried to leave, authorities said. Bonsall told investigators he pushed the woman down in self-defense after she cut his arm and face with a steak knife, but she denied that, police said. The woman was initially taken into custody but then released, police said. Bonsall, who lives in Boulder, appeared in three seasons of "Family Ties," the NBC sitcom that helped launch Michael J. Fox's career. He later appeared in episodes of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and the 1993 film "Father Hood." Yahoo! News/AP-March 30, 2007
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04-01-2007, 01:37 PM	#12
SpinCT MICHAEL J. FOX ROCKS Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Posts: 296	I'm not surprised either. His myspace page is all about beer, tatoos, piercings and childish punks. He's really gonna get in serious trouble if he doesn't stop that ****.
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04-01-2007, 05:25 PM	#13
bttf4444 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 09, 2006 Posts: 336	It's sad to think that this is the same little kid who MJF always hugged so tenderly.

04-06-2007, 02:59 AM	#14
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	I saw a segnment about it on Entertainment Tonight on Wednesday.

04-06-2007, 05:09 PM	#15
An 80s Guy legen-wait for it-dary! Senior Member Join Date: Sep 03, 2005 Location: Austin,Texas Posts: 1,870	OMG I'm just finding out about this!!I cannot beleive it.