Gary Coleman Pleads No Contest To Disorderly Conduct

SALT LAKE CITY — Gary Coleman has pleaded no contest to a disorderly conduct charge stemming from a September incident at a bowling alley.

The 40-year-old former star of "Diff'rent Strokes" was ordered to pay a $100 fine in a Payson court Tuesday. He also pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge, which will be waived if he doesn't have any other violations within a year.

According to court documents, Coleman, his wife and his bodyguard were going bowling in Payson, about 60 miles south of Salt Lake City, when Colt Rushton took a few photos of Coleman with his cell phone camera and took a few more of Coleman's truck in the parking lot. Rushton's lawyer says Coleman's wife took Rushton's cell phone, a scuffle ensued and then Coleman ran into Rushton with his truck as he was backing out of the parking lot.

Comments

[Clare53]

Is he dressed up for Halloween?

[rabiddog6708]

Whatcha talkin' bout, Willis?

[txlonghorn04]

You guys are soooooooooooo mean We here in Utah love him.

[VoteforPedro]

The happy couple:

http://www.openentrance.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/gary-coleman-and-wife.jpg

[liberal54]

Oh dear...

[HalimaBlue]

It seems as though Mr. Coleman was provoked and that he and his wife were probably fed up with ridicule. These two must admit that they are an odd couple with differences in age, race, height and background. Even the most mature person will chuckle at least once when considering the oddity of the relationship. That's just something he has to come to terms with, especially if he insists on wearing overalls and a cowboy hat to court. Even a non-celebrity, full sized man should know that a suit and tie would draw a more appropriate response while in court.

Come on now, Mr. Coleman. I understand you want to be respected, but you have to follow suit with your behavior, attire, and companions. Please make better choices . . .

[elcojonu]

I feel sorry for the little guy; I don't think he's living a happy life because of his physical defect.

[neocon6716]

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[Veritas 1]

I also like the big truck...is he compensating for something?

[vinceoffer]

lol

[mercyrocks]

Give Arnold a break!

[butterworth]

Why does such a little dude need such a big truck? And why does he need a bodyguard?

[elcojonu]

Why does he need a bodyguard ?
Afraid he might get beat-up by a teenager maybe ?

[teepeeyoyo]

Whatchu talkin' 'bout HuffPo?

[Classof89]

LOL

[daedelus]

The arresting officer was punched repeatedly in the shins.

[vinceoffer]

I heard the little fellow actually jumped high enough to deliver a punch to the cop's groin.

[skuffer]

ROTFL

[Last-LiberalRepublicans]

ALL I Can Say is HAHAHAHAHAHA! Gary Coleman look like the brand new sheriff in town!!