Gerard Butler allegedly punched a photographer on October 7, 2008 at 2 a.m. after leaving Crown Bar in Los Angeles. According to TMZ, Butler was leaving the club in his limo, when he noticed that he was being followed by a photographer. Butler reportedly got out of the limo and inquired why he was being followed and then grabbed the photographer by the throat and punched him three to four times. The photographer was treated at the hospital for injuries and received stitches. According to witnesses, Butler was provoked. The LAPD is investigating.TMZ: Butler Kicks Butt--LAPD Investigates (October 8, 2008)
