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BlueWaveNeverEnd

(14,129 posts)
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 08:48 PM 17 hrs ago

MAGA idiot gets beaten up by the gigantic anti-trump actor who plays Reacher

Tried to play the victim then full video released. He attacked Reacher guy first. Charges dropped by cops.

Note..attacker identified as maga by people on reddit.

'Reacher' Star Alan Ritchson Baffled At Religious Support Of Donald Trump: "He's A Rapist And A Con Man, And Yet The Entire Christian Church Seems To Treat Him Like He's Their Poster Child"


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Full video here






Authorities won't pursue charges in alleged fight involving 'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson


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MAGA idiot gets beaten up by the gigantic anti-trump actor who plays Reacher (Original Post) BlueWaveNeverEnd 17 hrs ago OP
This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles 17 hrs ago #1
Ritchson was below the speed limit of the area NickB79 17 hrs ago #3
ahhhh OK my bad Skittles 17 hrs ago #6
That's what they're saying on Reddit NickB79 17 hrs ago #7
This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles 17 hrs ago #8
as a longtime 12 hour night shift worker Skittles 17 hrs ago #10
ripping? drray23 17 hrs ago #4
I'm confused Skittles 17 hrs ago #9
To be fair, Ritchson didn't beat the hell out of him NickB79 17 hrs ago #2
Between the bad idea of stepping in front of a moving motorcycle/motorbike, and then pushing a legitimate 6'4" hulk EdmondDantes_ 16 hrs ago #13
Reacher actor is a big dude...probably should have lit it go. Melon 17 hrs ago #5
really? this other guy got in front of him and made him drop his bike. drray23 17 hrs ago #11
It's called "Finding Out" orangecrush 15 hrs ago #19
Neighbor guy is a small dude... probably should have lit it go. Torchlight 6 hrs ago #30
When ya FAFO with Reacher,,,,,,, Eko 16 hrs ago #12
Wish I coulda been there to see that MAGA moron get served Blue Owl 16 hrs ago #14
"beat the hell out of him"??? I see one cut on the idiot's forehead, no black niyad 16 hrs ago #15
Issued a "gentle reminder". mr715 15 hrs ago #21
I carry an extra weighed bag just in case I get the opportunity to sling it around, ... littlemissmartypants 14 hrs ago #22
I carry a heavy shoulder bag for that reason. niyad 13 hrs ago #28
I already loved Faux pas 16 hrs ago #16
I love Reacher... ananda 16 hrs ago #17
If you or I would be Ritchson purr-rat beauty 16 hrs ago #18
Cops didn't see it that way orangecrush 15 hrs ago #20
If Ritchson was a woman... littlemissmartypants 14 hrs ago #24
+1 orangecrush 6 hrs ago #29
Whooped that ass! oasis 14 hrs ago #23
As they say in basketball: SCantiGOP 14 hrs ago #25
My wish for every MAGA asshole in the world is for them to meet Alan Ritchson in the middle of the road and push him. Whyisthisstillclose 14 hrs ago #26
I disagree with the assailant's (Taylor's) description, "beat the crap" out of him because B.See 14 hrs ago #27

Response to BlueWaveNeverEnd (Original post)

NickB79

(20,332 posts)
3. Ritchson was below the speed limit of the area
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 08:56 PM
17 hrs ago

And the kids belonged to the guy who literally stepped in front of Ritchson and forced him to brake so hard he put his bike on the pavement.

NickB79

(20,332 posts)
7. That's what they're saying on Reddit
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 08:58 PM
17 hrs ago

Basically the guy in blue was part of the HOA and was pissed about the noise.

Response to NickB79 (Reply #7)

Skittles

(171,595 posts)
10. as a longtime 12 hour night shift worker
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 09:02 PM
17 hrs ago

I sympathize with people complaining about noise. Me, I always found that politely asking people to modify their behavior worked better than confrontations.

drray23

(8,729 posts)
4. ripping?
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 08:56 PM
17 hrs ago

What about driving on a road with bikes. As far as I know that is not against the law. He could not have gone this fast since he was able to stop.

Skittles

(171,595 posts)
9. I'm confused
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 09:01 PM
17 hrs ago

if it is a noise issue I understand, I worked 12 hour night shifts for decades

NickB79

(20,332 posts)
2. To be fair, Ritchson didn't beat the hell out of him
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 08:54 PM
17 hrs ago

He punched him a couple of times, and definitely held a lot back. The guy was back up after the hits, still trying to get in Ritchson's face as he got his bike up.

If Ritchson hit him full force, the dude wouldn't be speaking through a broken jaw.

EdmondDantes_

(1,757 posts)
13. Between the bad idea of stepping in front of a moving motorcycle/motorbike, and then pushing a legitimate 6'4" hulk
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 09:19 PM
16 hrs ago

I really question the survival instincts of the neighbor. Pick a fight you aren't guaranteed to lose.

drray23

(8,729 posts)
11. really? this other guy got in front of him and made him drop his bike.
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 09:03 PM
17 hrs ago

If it had been me, that guy would not have gotten back up so easily.

niyad

(132,215 posts)
15. "beat the hell out of him"??? I see one cut on the idiot's forehead, no black
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 09:26 PM
16 hrs ago

eye, no broken bones, and he is still yakking. I could have done more damage with my purse.

littlemissmartypants

(33,342 posts)
22. I carry an extra weighed bag just in case I get the opportunity to sling it around, ...
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 11:16 PM
14 hrs ago

Actually joking. But it might not be a bad idea for self-defense. 🤔

purr-rat beauty

(1,237 posts)
18. If you or I would be Ritchson
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 09:56 PM
16 hrs ago

We would be charged for assault and/or battery.

If this was self defense the video shows he dispensed of the threat fairly quickly but continued to assault. That's how people who get jumped get charges against them if they come out on top and continue hitting.

Both of them were douches, both of them should be held accountable so they will adjust their behaviors.

26. My wish for every MAGA asshole in the world is for them to meet Alan Ritchson in the middle of the road and push him.
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 11:36 PM
14 hrs ago

B.See

(8,387 posts)
27. I disagree with the assailant's (Taylor's) description, "beat the crap" out of him because
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 11:44 PM
14 hrs ago

seems to me he's still pretty full of it.

For one, he jumped in front of the motorcycle. Laid hands on Ritchson first by pushing him off the bike, and worse still, did so in front of the guy's kids. When there were many NON-confrontational ways of handling concerns over "bike riding and the revving of engines." So, what'd he expect?

Quoth: "Don't start no shit won't be no shit."

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