How can you believe anything that comes out of Florida? Whether you like the results of the 2000 election or not, it was an election travesty.

As regards the specific altercation...
Having grown up near an urban area, I know that big city cops take complete control and ask no questions. It's a tactic that serves well when it comes to subduing troublemakers, but it also has the effect of punishing non-violent offenders or seeming-to-be offenders with equal indifference. Perhaps Alex and his son were a bit toasted - it was New Year's for god's sake - but police should know how to de-escalate a situation not inflame it.

What we've been told so far really does sound COMPLETELY out of character for what we know about Lerxst, and I certainly have my own doubts about the official story - but I'm withholding judgement until we know more.

I was really glad to hear that there are security tapes that apparently captured at least part (if not all) of the incident, as that should help make things clearer (especially if they get leaked to the press so that we can all see what actually happened), and it's also good that there is an internal investigation going on at the sheriff's office because of Alex's broken nose.

I also think it's rather interesting that the cop who wrote up the arrest reports for Justin and Michele seems to be able to give details about how Alex allegedly pushed the other cop down the stairs and his spitting blood, but doesn't say ANYTHING about how Alex wound up on the floor at the bottom of the stairs with the cop or how he got his nose broken.

However it turns out, though, the whole thing is really sad. I feel so bad for Charlene right now. It'd be bad enough to have either your husband or your son having to deal with something like this, but both at the same time? That's got to be rough.

No way do I believe the "official" story of what transpired here. I've seen way too many overzealous cops bashing heads and making up some kind of BS story (that's called a stack folks) to justify their actions. I'm sure Alex was just another victim of an overbearing, out-of-control group of thug cops. That's right, I said it, and I think all cops are thugs. I don't trust them and I would never call them. They're worse than the mob. And now Alex knows. I've seen this before. I mean after all, wasn't the broken nose good enough? They (the cops and press) claim they had to use a stun gun on him. So, break his nose and stun him. Alex has no reputation of this sort of behavior at all. So I say cops/press = liars. Alex = victim of police state oppression. SCREW THE STATE!!!

Good thing Geddy wasn't there. If his nose had made contact with the police officer's fist or any other body part, they would be trying to nail him with assault with a deadly weapon!

Sorry, I had to go there.

Good one, Tim! LOL!

The way these deals usually work is they'll pay a fine, maybe do some community service-- look for a free concert near Naples. He ain't going to prison over this.

The way I read the news article, junior was drunk and probably not using his best judgment. He got told to leave and made a scene.

The lesson here, and many fail to learn it--just watch an episode or 2 of COPS, when the law, security, or someone of authority says "get the hell out" that is YOUR opportunity to "get the hell out". When you hang around to argue your point is when it gets gnarly.

In all I read, I saw that Alex was hit 4 times with a taser, and his son twice. Looks like some cops got some new toys for Christmas and wanted to test them out. Absolutely ridiculous!

I think Alex was screwed. He did not deserve to be treated like that. Also, if Vince Neil can drive drunk and kill a person and seriously injure others, and not serve any time is ridiculous. They are saying Alex could face up to thirty years if convicted of these bogus charges. I say the Cops in Naples are a bunch of lying pigs. FUCK EM!!

ALEX IS INNOCENT!!!!!!

I've been thinking this through and it seems some of these posts are on to something when they comment that Alex has no history of this sort of behavior and that brutal police tactics are not the best for every situation. Alex is a public person and has had no history of assault, weapon possession, etc. There's no reason to treat him as if he was going to endanger some police officer's life and err on the side of caution by asserting their brutality. I guarantee you that if this had been a political celebrity there would have been far more discretion and courtesy involved.

From what I understand, the hotel security and the officers who responded to the call from the hotel had NO idea who he was until after the whole situation had calmed down. At the time of the actual incident, they thought he was just another party-goer and not someone who is at least somewhat famous.

Truth Hurts - you make excellent points, and those are some of the reasons why I'm not willing to dismiss the police version of events - especially since, so far, we've not heard Alex's side of the story. My feeling is that most likely, both Alex and the cops share some measure of the blame for how out of control things got. In regards to the spitting, throwing and breaking of noses - I have absolutely no idea how those occured, and until I get to hear both accounts, I don't really have anything to even use in making a guess.

What I know about Alex from what we've seen of his public persona does give me some doubts about the police version of events - but at the same time, you're right - alcohol can make people get pretty stupid, and I have a hard time imagining that the police are entirely to blame. There are some indications that this may end up going to trial - apparently there's not been much success in seeking out a plea bargain, though (if it's even true) who knows if its because they think they have such solid evidence that they'll be able to get convictions on the top counts or if they're wanting to avoid looking like they're going easy on a star - or even if they're just pissed at the abuse being heaped on them by "fans". It could be some, all or none of the above, really. I just really hope things will work out fairly for everyone involved.

Rodney King Lerxst? I will have front seats on every local venue on this tour, just so I can wear my "Alex is a Bad Boy" shirt.

Florida, alcohol and a "spontaneous broken nose", it doesn't smell right to me...

Just a comment as to what paul penske just wrote. Sounds like he has Big Al convicted before the facts come out just because Al is famous and wealthy. Penske and people with this prejudiced attitude have a small-minded mentality and are like a plague on this earth and should be erradicated. Civilization would be a much better place without people like this.

On the subject of the tazer .... the police report makes it clear that the tazer was used while alex was handcuffed and in custody. Use of any weapon against a person in custody is generally frowned uppon. Note that the report says the Tazer was used to stop him spitting .... or more accurately as revenge for being spat on. This is not appropriate use of any weapon a police officer has.

now we have three reasons to nuke florida:

1. republican cubans
2. florida cops
3. jeb bush

Note to PAUL PENSKE:
You obviously have a brain the size of an pinhead to make an insane comment like that.
Have you ever heard of the North American right " Innocent until proven guilty" ? We have courts and judges to determine if a person is guilty. Thankfully, we don't leave these decisions to uninformed idiots like you. It's authoritarian right wing mentalities like yours that gives America a bad name. 20 years in jail for this? Give your head a shake or better yet, get those redneck Naples cowboys to give you a few Tazer zaps to your head with hopes in expanding your minimal IQ.

We all have the same problem, assume a stage or public persona is indicative of a person's real self. Every celebrity stalker has taken this to the extreme. I love the music but withhold judgement on right or wrong. good luck Alex

Replies ?

Again I welcome all replies.

Sure, you have issues.

Paul is an asshole...Simply put!!! Paul you are the reason that your tourism industry in Florida is going right in the shitter...Good job!!! But being an ignorant non-worldly Cat Diesel-Power Hat wearing stupid dumb-ass it doesn't suprise this Canadian (or any other country) tourist why we won't be coming back...Let me guess you will say "good". Unfortunately,your under educated mentality has'nt made you realise that just like all American industry (s) everything will be outsourced...Even tourism due to you representing law enforcement on a whole...Nice job, IGNORANT DUMB ASS!!!

I believe the real asshole here is Alex's son!!! and Paul...PRICK!!!!

Rush will be back!!!

Mr. Penske,

If you'll remember, I told you that I would allow you to continue posting if you could remain civil. You have again failed to do so, and your posting priveleges have now been revoked.

ATTENTION ALL RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF NAPLES, ATTENTION ALL RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF NAPLES, ATTENTION ALL RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF NAPLES, WE HAVE RESUMED CONTROL, WE HAVE RESUMED CONTROL, WE HAVE RESUMED CONTROL...........

Rush wrote a song about people like Mr. Penske, it's called Witch Hunt from Moving Pictures, check it out Paul and pay close attention to the lyrics. Best of luck to you Alex.

I have now seen the video ofAlex being interviewed by the media and if I were him I would not have answered (SP) any questions on camera out of fear of it being used against me by the Police in court.