Devin Ratray, one of the stars of the 90s film blockbuster Home alone He was recently hospitalized. Ratray, known for his film role as Buzz McAllister, is currently awaiting trial on a domestic violence charge. According to CBS 4, the hospitalization caused a delay in his trial. The trial was due to begin on January 22.
“Ratray’s attorneys spoke with the judge overseeing the case and the district attorney’s office on Wednesday. Attorneys said Ratray is currently hospitalized out of state. Ratray’s trial was expected to begin Monday,” CBS 4 wrote.
”Ratray’s trial has been delayed indefinitely. Instead, Ratray will have a pretrial hearing on February 21.”
Ratray’s lawyers try to negotiate a plea deal
While the pretrial phase will begin next month, Ratray and his legal team remain optimistic. CBS4 also reports that the “Home Alone” star and her attorneys are actively trying to negotiate a plea deal.
“Court records indicate that his attorneys are still negotiating with the district attorney’s office over a possible plea deal. The 47-year-old man is accused of domestic assault and strangulation against his girlfriend. The incident occurred in December 2021,” CBS 4 wrote.
“Ratray, famous for playing Buzz McAllister in the ‘Home Alone’ franchise, is accused of having an altercation with his girlfriend in December 2021 while in Oklahoma City for an appearance at the Oklahoma Pop Christmas Con.”
Facts behind ‘Home Alone’ star’s case explained
CBS also reports that court documents revealed that alcohol was involved in the incident. Documents showed Ratray had “10 drinks” of alcohol that she decided not to consume. While the “Home Alone” star was drunk, Ratray’s girlfriend entertained two of his fans. While visiting the Coyote Ugly Saloon in Oklahoma City, she offered fans two autographed cards from the actor.
That’s when things escalated and he got angry with his girlfriend because “she had given him her autograph without charging for it.”
The couple then headed to a nearby hotel where the actor became violent.
“After arriving at a nearby Hyatt hotel, the two continued arguing inside their room,” CBS 4 added. “According to the affidavit, Ratray pushed his girlfriend onto a bed, used one hand to press her against his throat and the other “. She placed herself over her mouth applying pressure. The affidavit also alleges that he punched her in the face.”
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