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Jones Acted In 'Self Defence' In Bar Brawl

From: Imdb.com

Tough guy Vinnie Jones has defended his actions in a December bar brawl in South Dakota, insisting he was simply trying to protect himself.

The soccer star-turned-actor headed to court in South Dakota on Thursday to face three charges of assault following a bloody punch-up with Juan Trevino Barrera in a Sioux Falls bar.

During the scuffle, Jones was hit in the face with a beer glass, while Barrera was left with 48 stitches in his face after the Brit fought back.

But the Snatch actor is adamant his retaliation was justified.

Giving his opening statement in Jones' trial, his attorney Peter Wold told the court: "Vinnie Jones used very reasonable force in an attempt to protect himself when he finally could."

One of Jones' pals, Brett Buxton, testified in the star's defence, claiming he was completely sober when the incident occurred: "He bought a round of drinks and I definitely remember him not having one and he was dancing at one point."

Wold also hit out at Barrera for selling his story to a tabloid soon after the fight - and after bringing him to the stand, got him to acknowledge that he'd cash in further from his tell-all if Jones was convicted.

Jones himself testified on Friday morning, claiming he was so badly injured, his "nose was hanging off, you could have put a quarter in it". And he added he was "driven with fear" when he hit Barrera because of the severity of his own injuries. He also alleged Barrera was mocking his accent and his age.

The defence rested after Jones took to the stand and his fate is now in the hands of the jury.

The movie hardman is facing up to a year behind bars as well as a $1,000 (£665) fine if he is found guilty.

First footage for Jonathan Parker's UNTITLED

From: QuietEarth.us

For those unfamiliar with the name Jonathan Parker, a little film from back in 2001 titled Bartleby which starred Crispin Glover might ring a bell. I just recently watched this fantastic adaptation of Herman Melville's novel Bartleby the Scrivener again, and I'm really looking forward to Parker's latest. Untitled stars Adam Goldberg as a brooding music composer (you should really check out his redneck role in From Within) and Marley Shelton as the Chelsea art gallerist who falls for him. Vinnie Jones is in there somewhere too, go Vinnie!

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From: Imdb.com

Movie tough guy Vinnie Jones faces an April Fools Day he won't be smiling about - he's due in court to face assault charges.

After four delays, the Snatch star's attorneys met South Dakota prosecutors in court on Wednesday for a hearing, and a plea date was set for 1 April.

Jones has been charged with three counts of assault following a bloody fight in a Sioux Falls bar, which left him with 48 stitches in his face.

The former soccer star was not in court in Minnehaha County, South Dakota for the hearing.

Justin Barrera, Jones' fighting foe in the brawl, was arrested on drug charges earlier this month.

Barrera reportedly smashed a glass in Jones' face.

Jones Hires Celebrity Attorney To Battle Brawl Charges

From: Imdb.com

Soccer star-turned-actor Vinnie Jones has a heavyweight legal team in his corner to fight assault charges - he has hired the same lawyer who defended Mel Gibson and Lindsay Lohan.

The Mean Machine star is due in court on Tuesday after he was involved in a scuffle at a bar in Sioux Falls, South Dakota earlier this month.

And he hopes celebrity attorney Blair Berk - who successfully represented Gibson and Lohan when they were hit with driving under the influence charges - will help clear him over the brawl.

The Hollywood hardman was pictured on CCTV apparently attacking Juan Barrera when a boozy night erupted in violence. Barrera's pal Jesse Bickett was held by cops but released without charge.

Jones, who insists he was the victim, needed 48 stitches to his face after he was struck with a beer glass.

Jones Charged Over Bar Brawl

From: Imdb.com

Actor Vinnie Jones has been charged with three counts of assault, following a bloody bar brawl in South Dakota that left him with 48 stitches in his face.

Swordfish star Jones claims he was the victim of the fight last week (beg01Dec08), alleging a man smashed him in the face with a beer mug in an unprovoked attack.

But he was later captured on CCTV punching Juan Barrera - who he claims was an accomplice of his alleged attacker, Jesse Bickett.

The footage prompted authorities charge Jones with three counts of simple assault.

Bickett has been freed without charge, claiming his tussle with Jones was "mutual combat".

Jones Defends Bar Brawl

From: Imdb.com

Hollywood tough guy Vinnie Jones is adamant he only fought in a recent bar brawl to defend himself after an attacker tried to blind him with glass.

The soccer star-turned-actor was arrested and booked for misdemeanour simple assault last week after finding himself at the centre of a fight at Wiley's Tavern in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

The star was so badly hurt in the showdown he had to be admitted to hospital, where he needed 48 stitches across his nose and face.

And Jones insists he was stunned by the unprovoked attack - because it happened while he was taking pictures with fans.

He says, "I was in South Dakota with a crowd of mates for a pheasant shoot. We stopped off for a few beers and didn.t think anything of it. I arrived at the boozer (bar) and was signing autographs and doing pictures.

"We were having a laugh with a group of lads at the pool table, whose girlfriends I was doing pictures for. They started having a joke about my films. The next thing I knew I was on the ground with a glass in my face.

"It was over in seconds. The blood was pouring out. The attack came from nowhere. I was stunned by it. All the way through it, someone was shouting, .Knife!'"

In the bar's CCTV footage, a bloodied Jones can be seen heading to the restroom when he confronts fellow patron Juan Barrera, 24, in a corridor and begins punching him. Barrera then attempts to pick Jones up and throw him.

But the British star has accused Barrera and his friends of instigating the incident, and defended his own actions by declaring: "The fact is: Someone tried to blind me. Would you not be p**sed off if someone tried to blind you for life?"

Vinnie Jones in bar brawl over his role in X-Men

From: Yahoo News.

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota (AFP) – Former footballer turned tough-guy actor Vinnie Jones got involved in a bar brawl over his role in the film X-Men which ended up with him being arrested, police and witnesses said.

Witnesses said the fight began on Friday when Jones tried to join a game of pool in the small town of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Jones took offence when one of the men identified him as the character Juggernaut from "X-Men: The Last Stand" -- which he apparently took as a slight against his more significant acting roles.

"He started pushing my other friends around," said Juan Barrera, 24, who sat nearby while his friends played pool.

"He said he's been in so many other movies."

Police said Jones charged at one of the men, 24-year-old Jesse Bickett, who then hit Jones in the face with a beer glass.

His face bloodied, Jones was heading to the bathroom to clean up when he saw Barrera and punched him in the face, Barrera told AFP.

Barrera said he hit Jones once or twice in the face before bar staff kicked him out.

Jones was treated for facial injuries at a local hospital where was arrested for misdemeanour assault early on Friday morning, police said.

Formal charges have not been filed, and no court date has been set.

Police charged Bickett with felony aggravated assault, but his mother claimed he had acted in self-defence.

After a career playing football for Wimbledon in which he developed a "hard man" reputation, Jones made his debut as an actor in the 1998 film "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels." His other film credits include "Snatch" and "Gone in Sixty Seconds."

Jones' manager said he was on holiday in South Dakota but refused to comment on the brawl.

Jones' Tears As Soldier Son Graduates

From: Imdb.com

Movie tough guy Vinnie Jones fought back tears on Thursday as he watched his teenage son graduate from the British Army.

The former soccer hard man-turned-actor flew in from his current residence in Los Angeles to Yorkshire, England to attend 17-year-old Aaron Ellison-Jones' ceremony.

Snatch star Jones says, "It was very emotional. I've done a few things in my life and he's starting out in his and it's probably bigger than anything that I've achieved...

"This lad is going to protect our country so I'm very proud of him."

Junior soldier Ellison-Jones is now set to join the Household Cavalry's Blues and Royals regiment - the same one British royal Prince Harry fights for.

Vinnie Jones slams 'fickle' Hollywood

From: DigitalSpy.
By Beth Hilton

Vinnie Jones has hit out at Hollywood movie bosses for being 'fickle'.

The ex-footballer, who has appeared in movies including Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and X-Men: The Last Stand, said studios are only interested in stars when they are bringing in cash.

The Daily Express quotes him as saying: "They (film bosses) don't give a f**k about you. While you are earning money for them you are family.

"But as soon as the gig is over and they've got their money in the bank, it's basically like, 'Who are you?'"

It was recently announced that the actor will front new show Vinnie Jones' Toughest Cops for ITV4.

32nd Carry On film is go

From: The Register.
By Lester Haines

Fans of the splendidly silly Carry On franchise will be delighted to learn that the 32nd film in the series - tentatively dubbed Carry On London - "could be in cinemas by the end of the year", according to the Beeb.

The film will centre on a limo company ferrying celebrities to the Herberts - the Brit equivalent of the Oscars - although who'll be behind the wheel won't be revealed until casting details are firmed up. Vinnie Jones, Shane Ritchie and Daniella Westbrook have all been linked with the project, the BBC notes, and a spokeswoman for the film hinted at possible celeb involvement, teasing: "We will be having some cameo appearances in the film."

The project has been a long time in gestation. It was first planned back in 2003, with EastEnders star Shaun Williamson signed up to play chauffeur Dickie Ticker. He pulled out in 2004 after producer James Black was replaced, and the production schedule knocked back.

Now, though, a final script with a "fun storyline" has been signed off, according to the spokeswoman, and the merriment can commence.

The makers are hoping to get Carry On London into cinemas by the end of this year to coincide with the 50th Carry On anniversary, although this is dependant on when production actually starts. ®