Court records give glimpse of details in alleged assault on Mike Wallace
Former NASCAR driver Mike Wallace says he and his daughter and her husband were assaulted by three men after Wallace asked one of the men how a concert went.
The alleged assault happened after Friday’s Rascal Flatts concert in Charlotte. Wallace said one of the men became angry after Wallace’s question and the altercation started when Wallace asked what his problem was. Court records detail the allegations against the three men charged with misdemeanor assault against Wallace and his family.
A Magistrate’s Order state that 29-year-old Paul Lucas, who was charged with a misdemeanor assault on a female, kicked Wallace’s daughter, Lindsey, in the ribs, left arm and leg. She shielded her father after he was knocked to the ground.
Court records state that 22-year-old Nathan Lucas, charged with misdemeanor assault, struck Wallace in the face with a closed fist.
Court records state that 24-year-old Randolph Taylor Magnum, charged with misdemeanor assault, struck Mike Wallace’s son-in-law with his feet and hands.
The men have court dates on July 22. Records from the 911 calls regarding the incident include a comment from someone that said there was “blood everywhere.” Wallace previously posted a picture of his bruised and swollen face to Facebook.
The concert venue has subsequently terminated its landscaping contract with Lucas Landscaping, whose president is listed as Paul D. Lucas
“We were saddened by the regrettable events that took place on Friday, June 17. Upon learning that the offensive actions were taken by patrons who also happened to be employed by Lucas Landscaping, one of our service providers, we took swift and immediate action to terminate services provided by Lucas Landscaping at PNC Music Pavilion.”
A lawyer for the landscaping company issued a lengthy statement deriding attempts by Wallace and fans to have the matter decided “in the court of public opinion.” Here’s part of the statement, which was printed in full by NBC and also said one (unidentified) person employed by the company had been charged:
Our company takes the actions of its employees, both on and off the clock, seriously and we plan to diligently and appropriately evaluate all of the accurate and undisputed information. However, we respectfully ask that those who rely on social media postings and one sided representations of fact CONSIDER the motivations behind those efforts. No one at our business would expect those who patronize the business of another to vilify or otherwise judge that business based upon what are solely accusations and finger pointing at any one or more of their employees. We feel certain that if a similar situation were occurring to Mr. Wallace, he would be asking for a fair and reasoned approach that included both sides of the equation, not just the one desired by the complaining party. We ask that a rational and objective assessment of the matter be considered before taking actions, as suggested by others, that would harm our professional activities and the families who gain support from our business operations.
A veteran of over 800 starts in NASCAR’s top three series, Wallace last competed in the Xfinity Series race at Daytona and Daytona 500 in 2015.
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