Crocker told the Tribune today that he was at his child's graduation party at the home of her mother – his ex-girlfriend – when he got into an argument with his ex-girlfriend and her current boyfriend. Crocker said the boyfriend made a gesture with his hands that appeared threatening, so Crocker, to defend himself, hit the boyfriend. Crocker said the ex-girlfriend joined in the altercation, which left him with a black eye, until it ended and he called 911.