Man Allegedly Struck by Tarek El Moussa in Vegas Hotel Fight Wants to Press Charges: Report

A man who was allegedly struck by Tarek El Moussa during a physical altercation in a Las Vegas hotel is reportedly seeking to press charges against the HGTV star. The incident, which occurred on June 5, led to El Moussa being cited for battery, with claims that he was defending his elderly father from the other man.

According to documents obtained by PEOPLE, the victim involved in the altercation expressed his intention to press charges against El Moussa, as stated in the incident report filed by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The report details surveillance footage of the incident, indicating that El Moussa aggressively engaged with the victim, resulting in physical harm.

The surveillance footage reportedly shows El Moussa charging at the man, shoving him, and subsequently striking him with his knee, causing the victim to fall to the floor. El Moussa then continues to allegedly mount the victim’s back, delivering multiple strikes to his head before walking away. The victim reportedly sustained visible injuries, including a bruise under his eye and a cut on the bridge of his nose.

In his interview with police following the altercation, El Moussa claimed that he confronted the man after witnessing him hit his father, who reportedly has back problems. On the other hand, the victim defended himself, stating that he was approached aggressively by someone he didn’t know and was hit, leading him to seek charges against El Moussa.

Despite the physical altercation and the victim’s injuries, neither party required medical attention, and El Moussa was not arrested following the incident at The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirmed that officers responded to the battery incident involving the two males.

Accompanied by his family, including his wife Heather Rae El Moussa, Tarek was on a trip to Las Vegas when the altercation occurred. The couple, along with their parents, shared glimpses of their getaway on social media, showcasing moments of togetherness before the incident. Although El Moussa has not publicly addressed the altercation, he took to social media to praise his daughter’s academic achievements shortly after the incident.

The details of the incident involving Tarek El Moussa and the man he allegedly struck in the Las Vegas hotel have yet to be fully resolved, with the victim pursuing charges against the HGTV star. As the situation unfolds, both parties are expected to provide further statements and clarification regarding the altercation.