Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and his cousin were arrested early Sunday morning for assaulting and robbing a cab driver in Buffalo, according to several news sources in that city.
According to a police report, the 20-year-old Kane and his cousin James M. Kane, 21, were arrested around 5am et after allegedly punching the cabbie after he said he did not have proper change for their trip fare.
The report says the cab fare was $13.80 and the Kanes handed the driver $15. He claims he had only $1 change and was not in possession of another twenty cents to give back. According to the police report, both Kanes took their money back and punched the cabbie in the face and head.
Both men have been charged with second-degree robbery, fourth-degree criminal mischief and theft of services.
The NHL is working with the local police department in trying to assemble the details.
Kane, a Buffalo native, had attended a press conference with the mayor to announce funding for a local rink earlier in the evening.
WGRZ.com says the driver appeared to have suffered cuts to his face as well as damage to his glasses.
Buffalo's WIVB is reporting that an attorney for the Kanes has entered a plea of not guilty in City court.
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Alcohol = liquid stupidity.....and he's underage too. If he was sober, even dumber.
ReplyDeleteThe fare was $13.60 and they wanted change back for $15 bucks!! How much are the Black Hawks paying you,!!
ReplyDeleteSo far we're only hearing the cabbie's side of the story. Who knows what really happened there? He may've recognized Kane and realized that there was an opportunity for him to make a lot of money.
ReplyDeleteAnd it looks like the driver was right on this point. It's pretty obvious he will get a lot of money now...
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