Steve Buscemi of 'Boardwalk Empire' wasn't badly hurt in the NYC attack.
The 66-year-old actor was taken to the hospital where staff treated him for bruising, swelling, and bleeding to his left eye following the May 8 attack, police said,Clifton Williams was apprehended after his building supervisor called 911 during a dispute over Williams' property at a homeless shelter in Chelsea. After the 50-year-old claimed some of his belongings had been stolen, officers responded to get Williams' account and recognized him from the wanted pictures.
Police also revealed Friday that Buscemi was not Williams' only alleged victim that day: He punched a 22-year-old man near East 15th Street and Third Avenue just 10 minutes before slugging the actor, police said.Williams was charged with misdemeanor assault in the first incident and felony assault in the attack on Buscemi, due to the 66-year-old being considered a senior citizen. Attorney information for Williams wasn't known.
Buscemi, a former FDNY firefighter, had mild bruising and swelling in one of his eyes as a result of the unprovoked attack. The actor's publicist said he was"OK and appreciates everyone’s well wishes, though incredibly sad for everyone that this has happened to while also walking the streets of NY.” Known for his roles in the films"Fargo" and"Reservoir Dogs," or the recent TV series"Miracle Workers," Buscemi was last seen on screen in the final season of"Curb Your Enthusiasm," which ended its 12 season run in April.A homeless man, later identified as 27-year-old Xavier Israel, was taken into custody in connection with that incident; he faces assault and harassment charges.
A "Boardwalk Empire" actor is recovering from a rock to the head he suffered at random as he walked near Central Park Sunday night, authorities say.
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