EntertainmentEntertainmentExtraBale Asks for Privacy in Assault AllegationsBale Asks for Privacy in Assault AllegationsThe Associated PressIn Christian Bale's first comments since allegations surfaced that he assaulted his mother and sister - the Batman star asks for privacy. (July 24)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] Batman star - Christian Bale - still promoting 'The Dark Knight.' But he isn't talking about his arrest in London Tuesday:SOT: Christian Bale, actor: ""It's a deeply personal matter and er, I er...... would ask you to respect my privacy on that, on that subject."Those are Bale's first comment since allegations he assaulted his mother and sister at a London hotel. He spoke at a press conference in Barcelona - the morning after 'The Dark Knight's Spanish premiere.Bale spent four hours talking to British police Tuesday. He was released on bail - but not charged. He's said through his lawyers that the assault allegations are false. ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) ANCHOR VOICE: Lauri Neff-------------------------VIDEO PRODUCER: Neff------------------------------VIDEO SOURCE: AP, PA News--------------------------VIDEO APPROVAL: NE------------------------------VIDEO RESTRICTIONS: PA News: No access UK---------------------------------- Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: bale presser asks privacy assault allegations Added: July 24, 2008
