Rhys Ifans was in a spot of bother after this year's SDCC which he was attending as part of the Sony panel for The Amazing Spider-Man. Allegedly the Welshman shoved a female security guard after she refused a member of his entourage access to a certain area. Then conflicting reports stated that it was over Ifans smoking backstage in a non smoking area. The Wrap, who initially reported the guard shoving story now have an update which seems to confirm that their original account of things was more accurate. Whatever really happened, the actor is walking away from it.
From The Wrap..
"After reviewing differing witness accounts, our prosecutors concluded there was not sufficient evidence to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt," Gina Coburn, a spokeswoman for the San Diego Office of the City Attorney, told TheWrap.
Police said Ifans smelled of alcohol and became irate when a member of his entourage was unable to enter the hall for lack of proper credentialing. They said he shoved the guard in order to pass through, and was allowed to participate in the panel, but that the guard subsequently made a citizen's arrest.
Ifans was cited and released on suspicion of misdemeanor battery.
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