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Police Are Investigating Social Distortion’s Mike Ness For Punching Fan In Fight Over Trump

Right now, police in Sacramento are investigating Mike Ness, longtime frontman for the legendary California punk band Social Distortion, for punching a showgoer at a gig at Ace Of Spades last month. The fan, 30-year-old Tim Hildebrand, is saying that Ness spat on him, then jumped offstage to punch him. And, as The New York …

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05:14 on August 16 2018

Pro-Trump Fan of Social Distortion Says Lead Singer Punched Him at Concert

New York Times — Tim Hildebrand, a Republican, said he was beaten by Mike Ness after he held up his middle finger at the stage in protest of an anti-Trump diatribe by Mr. Ness. more info

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22:48 on August 15 2018

fan punched by Social Distortion's Mike Ness says it was over Trump comment

Brooklyn Vegan — Tim Hildebrand says he "pretty much" told Mike Ness, "I paid for your music, not your politics." Continue reading… more info

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15:22 on August 16 2018

Police Are Investigating Social Distortion’s Mike Ness For Punching Fan In Fight Over Trump

Stereogum — Right now, police in Sacramento are investigating Mike Ness, longtime frontman for the legendary California punk band Social Distortion, for punching a showgoer at a gig ... more info

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