Sopranos snitch Vincent Pastore has settled a civil suit filed by his ex-fiancée, according to The Associated Press.
Lisa Regina's $5.5 million suit alleged that Pastore hit her during a dispute in 2005. Pastore pleaded guilty that year to attempted assault and was sentenced to 70 hours of community service, but the actor has since claimed his innocence and said he regretted not fighting the charge. During the trial, he testified that he and Regina did get into a loud argument, but he insists he never touched her.
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Lisa Regina's $5.5 million suit alleged that Pastore hit her during a dispute in 2005. Pastore pleaded guilty that year to attempted assault and was sentenced to 70 hours of community service, but the actor has since claimed his innocence and said he regretted not fighting the charge. During the trial, he testified that he and Regina did get into a loud argument, but he insists he never touched her.
The terms of the settlement deal were not disclosed...
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- 2/10/2009
- by Adam Bryant
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Actor Vincent Pastore has settled the $5.5 million (£3.7 million) civil lawsuit filed against him by his ex-fiancee, who accused him of assault.The 62-year-old's former partner, Lisa Regina, 47, alleged Pastore hit her during a dispute in April 2005.
Pastore - who played Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero hit mob show The Sopranos - pleaded guilty in 2005 to attempted assault on Regina and was sentenced to 70 hours of community service.
On Friday, Pastore gave an emotional testimony as part of the trial, admitting they did have a blazing row during a drive to New Jersey; but insisting the argument never turned physical.
The presiding Manhattan judge excused jurors on Tuesday after announcing the settlement. The terms were not disclosed as WENN went to press.
Pastore - who played Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero hit mob show The Sopranos - pleaded guilty in 2005 to attempted assault on Regina and was sentenced to 70 hours of community service.
On Friday, Pastore gave an emotional testimony as part of the trial, admitting they did have a blazing row during a drive to New Jersey; but insisting the argument never turned physical.
The presiding Manhattan judge excused jurors on Tuesday after announcing the settlement. The terms were not disclosed as WENN went to press.
- 2/10/2009
- WENN
Big Pussy's big temper is gonna cost him. Former Sopranos turncoat Vincent Pastore has settled a $5.5. million civil suit filed against him by ex-fiancée Lisa Regina, who claimed the actor assaulted her back in April 2005. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but the deal came several days into the New York trial, and after the 62-year-old took the stand in his own defense. Despite pleading guilty back in 2005 to attempted assault, Pastore has maintained his innocence and has since claimed he regretted not fighting the charge. He testified last week that he and Regina did get into a loud argument en route to New Jersey, but insisted he never laid a hand on her. Pastore said on...
- 2/10/2009
- E! Online
Former The Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore wept in court on Friday during an emotional testimony as part of an ongoing legal battle with his ex-fiancee.The 62-year-old star is at the centre of a $5.5 million (£3.79 million) civil lawsuit from his former partner Lisa Regina, 47, who accuses him of assaulting her during a dispute in April 2005.
Pastore - who played Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero in the hit show - pleaded guilty in 2005 to attempted assault on Regina, 47, and was sentenced to 70 hours of community service.
He is now battling the case out in New York's civil courts and on Friday gave a stirring testimony, admitting they did have a blazing row during a drive to New Jersey - but he is adamant the argument never turned physical.
He told the Manhattan Supreme Court court, "I was upset because I knew Lisa was with me because of her own personal goals. It had nothing to do with love. I got angry. I started to cry.
"We were both angry, both yelling at each other," he said. "I had both hands on the steering wheel. I did not hit her on the back of the head, and I did not hit her head on the gear shift, as she has said."
Regina claimed to have suffered psychiatric harm from the incident and is seeking damages.
Pastore - who played Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero in the hit show - pleaded guilty in 2005 to attempted assault on Regina, 47, and was sentenced to 70 hours of community service.
He is now battling the case out in New York's civil courts and on Friday gave a stirring testimony, admitting they did have a blazing row during a drive to New Jersey - but he is adamant the argument never turned physical.
He told the Manhattan Supreme Court court, "I was upset because I knew Lisa was with me because of her own personal goals. It had nothing to do with love. I got angry. I started to cry.
"We were both angry, both yelling at each other," he said. "I had both hands on the steering wheel. I did not hit her on the back of the head, and I did not hit her head on the gear shift, as she has said."
Regina claimed to have suffered psychiatric harm from the incident and is seeking damages.
- 2/7/2009
- WENN
Former The Sopranos star Vincent Pastore has finally had the opportunity to plead guilty to attempting to assault his ex-girlfriend Lisa Regina in April. The actor's case was delayed after a disagreement over what type of anger management course was suitable for the volatile actor. But yesterday's proceedings saw Pastore ordered to perform 70 hours of community service, attend six months of therapy and pay a $190 fine as part of his conditional discharge. The 59-year-old made a plea bargain with police after the incident, in which Regina was punched in the back of her head. When asked by the judge yesterday whether he intended to hit his ex, Pastore admitted, "Yes, I did." The actor played gangster Salvatore Bonpensiero, or Big Pussy, on the hit TV show.
- 11/22/2005
- WENN
Former The Sopranos star Vincent Pastore must wait another two weeks before he can officially plead guilty for attempting to assault his ex-girlfriend Lisa Regina in April. The actor made a plea bargain with police, after the alleged incident, which will see him plead guilty, perform 10 days of community service and attend a counseling program for batterers. But a disagreement over what type of anger management course is suitable for the volatile actor, has delayed proceedings. Pastore was originally charged with two counts of assault, attempted assault and harassment. The actor will return to court on November 12.
- 11/11/2005
- WENN
Actor Vincent Pastore has agreed to plead guilty to a charge that he attempted to assault his ex-girlfriend in April. The plea bargain, which has yet to receive final approval from a judge, calls for Pastore to perform 10 days of community service and attend a counseling program for batterers. Former The Sopranos star Pastore says he is satisfied with the deal, explaining, "I want this to go away. What do you think, I want to die of a heart attack?" The actor, who is still recovering from an emergency triple bypass heart surgery performed about two months ago, adds, "I can't do nude scenes now because of the scar." Pastore was originally charged with two counts of assault, attempted assault and harassment for allegedly attacking Lisa Regina, 44. Prosecutors alleged that he punched her in the back of the head, grabbed her hair and forced her head down on a car's gear shift during an argument. If convicted, Pastore, 59, could have been sentenced to as much as a year in jail.
- 9/27/2005
- WENN
Former The Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore continued to plead not guilty to an alleged assault on his ex-girlfriend in a New York City court on Thursday, as a judge presided over a plea bargain for the TV star. The 58-year-old actor, who played Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero in the mob drama, stands accused of smashing his actress fiancee Lisa Regina's head against his car dashboard and dragging her out by her hair in Manhattan's Little Italy in May. Regina, 44, claims she was treated for cuts and bruises, following the alleged assault. Pastore has pleaded not guilty to four misdemeanour charges, including two for assault, one for attempted assault and harassment. If found guilty, Pastore could face up to 12 months behind bars. Regina's lawyers have offered to drop all charges against Pastore on the condition he undergoes 10 days of community service and enrol in a domestic abuse programme. After Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Ellen Coin set a September 26 trial date yesterday, Pastore or his attorney Dominic Barbara made no comment about whether the actor would accept the plea bargain.
- 7/1/2005
- WENN
The Sopranos star Vincent Pastore has been offered a deal in his ongoing domestic abuse court battle. The actor, who plays Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero stands accused of smashing his actress fiancee Lisa Regina's head against his car dashboard and dragging her out by her hair. Lawyers working for the 58-year-old's ex have offered to drop charges against Pastore if the actor agrees to undergo five days of community service and check into a domestic abuse program.
- 5/6/2005
- WENN
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