Hollywood starlet and Merrick native Lindsay Lohan is due in court Monday in connection to charges that were filed after she was allegedly involved in a nightclub fight in November.
According to CBS News, Lohan is facing third-degree assault charges that were filed on Nov. 29.
From CBS News: The alleged incident happened at Club Avenue, at 116 Tenth Ave. in Chelsea. Investigators said an argument broke out between Lohan and another woman, whom sources identified as Tiffany Eve Mitchell of West Palm Beach, Fla.
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According to the report, Lohan allegedly knocked Mitchell off of her chair because she felt Mitchell was getting too close. Later on, Lohan allegedly accused Mitchell of taking photos and knocked a beer out of Mitchell's hand. Then, that's when Lohan allegedly punched Mitchell.
“Once again, Lindsay Lohan is a victim of someone trying to capture their 15 minutes of fame," Lohan's attorney Mark Heller said in a statement. "From my initial investigation, I am completely confident that the case will be resolved favorably and Lindsay Lohan will be totally exonerated.”
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