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According to TMZ, actor Wendell Pierce, best known for his roles on HBO’s The Wire and Treme, was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly battering a couple during a political dispute.



Citing sources at Atlanta’s Loews Hotel, the gossip site reports that Pierce, who has praised Hillary Clinton, became upset “when the woman declared her support for Bernie.” From WSB-TV:

After a heated conversation, Pierce allegedly pushed the boyfriend and went after the woman, grabbing her hair and smacking her in the head. The couple called the cops, who arrested Pierce on a charge of battery. He posted a $1,000 bond and was released, TMZ said.

In a statement to WGCL-TV, police confirmed the arrest but could not verify any other details.

“The incident did not rise to anything significant so no special notification was made,” said a police spokesperson. “It was treated like any other arrest a patrol officer conducts. Mr. Pierce made no indication he was famous nor did the officer inquire.”