Suspect arrested in destruction of Trump's Hollywood star

October 28, 2016 00:23

Los Angeles police arrested a man suspected of using a sledgehammer to destroy Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, officials said.

Jamie Otis was taken into custody early today on suspicion of felony vandalism, Officer Andrew Chambers said. It wasn't immediately known if he has an attorney.

Otis told several media outlets after yesterday's pre-dawn attack that he originally intended to remove the star. He said he wanted to auction it off to raise funds for the 11 women accusing the presidential candidate of groping them. Trump has denied the groping allegations.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which bestows the stars and maintains the popular tourist attraction, said it would take several days to repair Trump's spot.

Det Meghan Aguilar said investigators were called to the scene following reports that the presidential candidate's star was struck by blows from a hammer. A sledgehammer, construction hat and vest, and a pick were recovered nearby, police said.

Trump's star was dedicated in 2007 in recognition of his work on NBC's reality TV show "The Apprentice." Trump's star is near the Dolby Theatre, where the Academy Awards are held each year.

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