No Charges Filed Against ‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson After Neighbour Altercation

Nashville-area police ruled that Reacher actor Alan Ritchson’s acted in self-defense during his physical confrontation with neighbor Ronnie Taylor. The incident began when Taylor confronted Ritchson about allegedly speeding on motorcycles through residential streets with his children. Body camera footage from Ritchson’s torso shows Taylor blocking the actor in the street and getting in his face. Ritchson initially shoved Taylor to the ground, but when Taylor pushed back and knocked Ritchson off his motorcycle, the actor struck Taylor multiple times in the face and head until Taylor stopped approaching. Police ruled Taylor initiated physical contact, making Ritchson’s response self-defense. Ritchson posted a Napoleon Bonaparte quote on Instagram: “Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.” Story URL