Update, Nov. 24, 12:23 p.m. ET: Robert Vito, the Spy Kids franchise alum, will not face felony charges in relation to his Nov. 8 arrest, according to TMZ. However, misdemeanor charges are still a possibility. The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office opted not to pursue a felony charge, but the L.A. City Attorney’s Office will now decide if a misdemeanor is in order.
Original Story, Nov. 10, 12:18 pm ET: Police recently arrested Robert Vito, an actor with several high-profile credits in his filmography, on felony domestic violence charges, according to TMZ. The arrest stems from an alleged incident involving his girlfriend, whose name was not released.
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Vito, who played Rez in Spy Kids 3: Game Over, allegedly pushed his partner into an unspecified piece of furniture following an argument on Friday night. During the incident, Vito is also alleged to have thrown his son “onto the couch before knocking him down.”
Cops who responded to the scene reported that Vito had markings from from the altercations on her body. The child is said to be “just fine,” per TMZ. Vito was then taken into custody and charged with felony domestic violence. He is currently out on bond.
Vito has not commented on the alleged incident and charges as of press time.
Robert Vito also appeared in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and other TV shows
In addition to appearing in Robert Rodriguez’s third Spy Kids movie, Vito also appeared on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Bernie Mac Show, Port Charles and Chicago Hope. In Buffy, he was simply credited as “Cute Boy” in Season 6, Episode 1 “Bargaining (Part 1).”
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