'Family Ties' actor Brian Bonsall given probation

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By Stone Martindale Sep 1, 2007, 16:45 GMT

Once a working actor, Brian Bonsall, who played Andy Keaton in NBC's "Family Ties," plead guilty to third-degree assault in a case involving his girlfriend and was sentenced to two years' probation, prosecutors said.Three other charges against Bonsall, 25, were dismissed under a plea agreement entered on Friday according to the AP. Bonsall was arrested in March after his girlfriend claimed to authorities he dumped an alcoholic drink on her face while she slept, put her in a choke hold and threw her onto a bed when she tried to leave.Bonsall claimed self defense, saying she brandshed a steak knife at him.Bonsall's lawyer, Paul McCormick, told the AP Bonsall went through a 30-day rehab program and has been sober for over five months.Bonsall and his girlfriend are allegedly back together and are in couples counseling.Bonsall appeared in three seasons of "Family Ties," the NBC sitcom and in episodes of "Star Trek: The Next Generation."

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forget family tiesSep 2nd, 2007 - 15:35:24

This dude did STAR TREK. He did it for years...that should have been mentioned. He is no has been...he still gets work. When they need a twerpy alien.

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AlexanderSep 2nd, 2007 - 15:39:49

yes that's right he was Alexander...a klingon boy. He did that for 4 years. Later he played other types of aliens. He had a long stint on that show.
I think the girl pulled a knife on him. So he held her down in self defense. Knives can be dangerous.

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