The past week has been rough for Mr. Travis McCoy. He was arrested Wednesday, July 2nd, for allegedly hitting a fan over the head with a mic. He was charged with 3rd Degree assault. He was released on 500 dollar bond.
A fan was heard calling Travis a ”fucking ignorant nigger.” Reports say Travis then hit the fan over the head with the microphone. McCoy’s publicist issued the following statement:
“Somebody in the crowd was taunting Travis with racial slurs. Travis invited him onstage with the intent of calling him out in front of the crowd, with absolutely no intention of a physical altercation. When he tried to help him onstage, the guy hit Travis in the knee area (which has been in a brace because of a recent sprain), forcing Travis to defend himself. At this point, a scuffle broke out.
This whole incident is unfortunate. Travis McCoy and Gym Class Heroes are anything but violent. Their message is about racial unity and having a good time. It’s amazing that in 2008 there are still people out there that would say such ignorant things.
Travis is deeply upset that this happened, and has expressed his apologies to the band’s fans that were at the show, Kevin Lyman, and the Vans Warped Tour. GCH is putting this behind them and looks forward to seeing everyone on the rest of the tour.”
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