The Rangers fan accused of punching a rival fan at Madison Square Garden after Thursday night's game has faced a judge and pleaded not guilty to assault.
has faced a judge and pleaded not guilty to assault.
Police say the suspect, 29-year-old Staten Island resident James Anastasio, exchanged words with a 26-year-old man in a Tampa Bay Lightning jersey before Anastasio punched the man, knocking him to the floor.Both victims are OK."We believe that Garden surveillance will confirm the events immediately prior to the short, viral clip captured on cellphone camera.
Anastasio has been banned from the Garden for life. Madison Square Garden released a statement saying in part,"All guests -- no matter what team they support -- should feel safe and respected in The Garden. This has and always will be our policy."
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