Remember that shocking plane incident in 2022 where Mike Tyson went full-on Iron Mike on a fellow passenger? Well, it’s back to haunt the boxing champ, with the passenger suing him for a whopping sum!
Million Dollar Meltdown? Passenger Punched by Tyson Seeks Big Bucks
Melvin Townsend, the man on the receiving end of Tyson’s fists, is throwing legal punches of his own. He filed a lawsuit against Tyson for a cool $450,000, claiming assault, battery, and emotional distress. Yikes!
But Wait, There’s More! JetBlue Gets Dragged into the Ring Too
Townsend isn’t just targeting Tyson. He’s also suing the airline, JetBlue, for negligence, claiming they failed to protect him from a freaking boxing legend! This lawsuit is shaping up to be an epic throwdown!
From Fan to Frightened: Townsend’s Side of the Story
Townsend claims he was nothing but a starstruck fan, geeking out over Tyson and even buying him drinks. Things took a left turn though, when according to Townsend, Tyson offered him some… mushrooms?
Hang on, What About the Mushrooms?
The lawsuit paints a bizarre picture. Townsend says Tyson requested magic mushrooms, which Townsend declined. Tyson’s rep then apparently said no as well, and that’s when things got violent according to Townsend.
Punches, Panic, and a Bleeding Fan
Townsend claims Tyson launched into a flurry of punches, leaving him bloody and terrified. The lawsuit describes Townsend as completely defenseless against the heavyweight champ.
Tyson’s Team Fires Back: “Ridiculous Claims”
Of course, Tyson’s camp is denying everything. They call Townsend’s claims “ridiculous” and say they’ll be aggressively refuting them in court.
Is This Just a Shakedown?
Remember, Townsend previously tried to settle this out of court for $450,000, which Tyson’s reps called a “shakedown payment.” Now, it seems Townsend is taking things a whole new level with a full-blown lawsuit.
Who Will Win This Knockout Lawsuit?
Only time will tell how this plays out in court. One thing’s for sure, this lawsuit has all the makings of a Hollywood brawl – minus the popcorn (unless you’re watching the trial unfold on Court TV!).
