Marvin Harrison accused of choking minors

By Alex Guzman  |   Wednesday, March 30, 2005  |  Comments( 0 )

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Indianapolis Colts All-Pro wide receiver Marvin Harrison and 2 other men are accused in a lawsuit of attacking 3 boys seeking an autograph a day before the Pro Bowl in Hawaii.

The suit seeks general, special and punitive damages to be determined at trial. It alleges Harrison "violently and physically attacked" the minors, including placing a "potentially deadly choke hold" on one of the boys. The boys have incurred medical expenses and severe emotional distress as a result of the assault, according to the suit.

Johnnie Reshard Jr., Ernest Simon Jr., Eric Gilbert Jr. - whose ages are not listed in the suit - and their parents were visiting from California to attend the Pro Bowl when the boys were assaulted at the Hilton Hawaiian Village by the 3 men.

The alleged altercation occurred February 12, when the boys approached Harrison while he was talking on his cellular phone at the Waikiki resort. While the boys were waiting for Harrison to finish his calls, 2 unidentified men acting on the WR's behalf said there would be no autographs or photos. The 2 men and Harrison then attacked the boys Without provocation, according to the lawsuit.

Police interviewed Harrison while he was in Honolulu and forwarded their report to city prosecutors, who are considering whether to pursue charges. Harrison was not arrested and no one has been charged.
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