entertainment">A police spokesperson told the American newspaper that no report has been made. According to the spokesperson, the actor acted in self-defense.
entertainment">The incident took place on Wednesday evening local time on the roof terrace of the Watergate Hotel, where there is a bar. According to the police, the man with whom the actor clashed was taking pictures of Harrelson and his daughter. The man was also said to have been drinking. Harrelson would have asked the man to remove the photos, but he refused. Then the two got into an argument and the man lunged at Harrelson, who then hit him back.
entertainment">Harrelson is in Washington to shoot a new television series about the Watergate scandal, a 1970s affair surrounding President Richard Nixon. The actor is known for the television series Cheers and was featured in movies like The People vs. Larry Flynt on No Country for Old Men.
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