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BlueWaveNeverEnd

(14,164 posts)
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 08:48 PM Tuesday

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

Response to BlueWaveNeverEnd (Original post)

NickB79

(20,335 posts)
3. Ritchson was below the speed limit of the area
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 08:56 PM
Tuesday

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

(20,335 posts)
7. That's what they're saying on Reddit
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 08:58 PM
Tuesday

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

Response to NickB79 (Reply #7)

Skittles

(171,628 posts)
10. as a longtime 12 hour night shift worker
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 09:02 PM
Tuesday

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

drray23

(8,734 posts)
4. ripping?
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 08:56 PM
Tuesday

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

(171,628 posts)
9. I'm confused
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 09:01 PM
Tuesday

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

NickB79

(20,335 posts)
2. To be fair, Ritchson didn't beat the hell out of him
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 08:54 PM
Tuesday

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_

(1,768 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
Tuesday

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

drray23

(8,734 posts)
11. really? this other guy got in front of him and made him drop his bike.
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 09:03 PM
Tuesday

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

niyad

(132,258 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
Tuesday

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

littlemissmartypants

(33,400 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
Tuesday

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

purr-rat beauty

(1,242 posts)
18. If you or I would be Ritchson
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 09:56 PM
Tuesday

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
Tuesday

B.See

(8,432 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
Tuesday

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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