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Batman Bale Beats Brit Assault Rap

London Authorities Drop Assault Charges

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LONDON (Aug. 14) - British prosecutors say Batman star Christian Bale will not face charges relating to an alleged assault on his mother and sister at the Dorchester Hotel on July 21.
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    From left to right: Producer Charles Roven, British actor Christian Bale, Director Christopher Nolan, U.S. actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, and U.S. actor Aaron Eckhart pose during a photocall for "The Dark Knight" film in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Batman star Christian Bale has swept into Barcelona to attend a glittering Spanish premiere of "The Dark Knight." Bale came in a 15-car motorcade and appeared calm in the wake of allegations he assaulted his mother and one of his three sisters at a top London hotel. He did not speak to reporters and made no comment about the incident. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

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    Actor Ethan Hawke poses for photographers as he arrives for the premiere of the film "The Dark Knight" in New York in this July 14, 2008 file photograph. Hawke's wife, Ryan Shawhughes, has given birth a daughter the couple named Clementine, his publicist said on July 23, 2008. REUTERS/Keith Bedford/Files (UNITED STATES)

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    BARCELONA, SPAIN - JULY 23: Director Christopher Nolan attends the premiere of 'The Dark Knight' at Coliseum Cinema on July 23, 2008 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)

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    Director of the film Christopher Nolan poses during a photocall for 'The Dark Knight' film in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Batman star Christian Bale has swept into Barcelona to attend a glittering Spanish premiere of "The Dark Knight." Bale came in a 15-car motorcade and appeared calm in the wake of allegations he assaulted his mother and one of his three sisters at a top London hotel. He did not speak to reporters and made no comment about the incident. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

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    US actress Maggie Gyllenhaal poses during a photocall for 'The Dark Knight' film in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Batman star Christian Bale has swept into Barcelona to attend a glittering Spanish premiere of "The Dark Knight." Bale came in a 15-car motorcade and appeared calm in the wake of allegations he assaulted his mother and one of his three sisters at a top London hotel. He did not speak to reporters and made no comment about the incident. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

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    US actor Aaron Eckhart poses during a photocall for 'The Dark Knight' film in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Batman star Christian Bale has swept into Barcelona to attend a glittering Spanish premiere of "The Dark Knight." Bale came in a 15-car motorcade and appeared calm in the wake of allegations he assaulted his mother and one of his three sisters at a top London hotel. He did not speak to reporters and made no comment about the incident. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

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    British actor Christian Bale poses during a photocall for 'The Dark Knight' film in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Batman star Christian Bale has swept into Barcelona to attend a glittering Spanish premiere of "The Dark Knight." Bale came in a 15-car motorcade and appeared calm in the wake of allegations he assaulted his mother and one of his three sisters at a top London hotel. He did not speak to reporters and made no comment about the incident. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

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    US actress Maggie Gyllenhaal poses during a photocall for 'The Dark Knight' film in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Batman star Christian Bale has swept into Barcelona to attend a glittering Spanish premiere of "The Dark Knight." Bale came in a 15-car motorcade and appeared calm in the wake of allegations he assaulted his mother and one of his three sisters at a top London hotel. He did not speak to reporters and made no comment about the incident. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

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    British actor Christian Bale, right, and his wife Sibi Bale poses during a photocall for 'The Dark Knight' film in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Batman star Christian Bale has swept into Barcelona to attend a glittering Spanish premiere of "The Dark Knight." Bale came in a 15-car motorcade and appeared calm in the wake of allegations he assaulted his mother and one of his three sisters at a top London hotel. He did not speak to reporters and made no comment about the incident. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

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    BARCELONA, SPAIN - JULY 23: Actor Aaron Eckhart attends the premiere of 'The Dark Knight' at Coliseum Cinema on July 23, 2008 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)

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The country's Crown Prosecution Service says there is insufficient evidence to afford a "realistic prospect of conviction" and has ordered the police not to take any further action.
British media had reported that Bale's mother and sister told police he assaulted them at the hotel a day before he attended the European premiere of his film "The Dark Knight."
Bale denies the allegation.
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ShakenLadySyn

06:05 PMAug 15 2008

Not sufficient evidence that he assaulted his mother and his sister so their will be no trial--is that it?

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Bozallan

01:50 PMAug 15 2008

I am sure Christian is relieved and has confirmation that his 'mother' &'sister' are not really family

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Aabmh

10:40 AMAug 15 2008

They need to go get a job and stop trying to rob their son/brother. He grew up with his father upon his parents divorce, how is he obligated to this sister or mother?

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DUZERTWO

09:18 AMAug 15 2008

how would YOU like to be the judge to try and jail Batman?!

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AmazinMets25

12:00 AMAug 15 2008

thats very good news

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Cburo2

07:12 PMAug 14 2008

At least somebodys' court recognize gold diggers when they see 'em. Just because your family doesn't mean you owe them anything. Good for that court and thier decision.

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NazY 3000

06:52 PMAug 14 2008

Hes a self made man, why would he do that to his mother, its obvious that he's career is on its peak the last movie I saw him in was in REIGN OF FIRE or was it AMERICAN PYHCO?? , and instead of his family being happy for him, THEIR JEALOUS. Needing money? Well, he shouldn t be obligated to give them his earnings.

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AthomeGrace123

06:08 PMAug 14 2008

He worked for his money. She did not!

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Drocelot

03:28 PMAug 14 2008

He was accused of assault after refusing to give his sister nearly a quarter of a million dollars. Coincidence? Being wealthy doesn't make you the family bank.

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