Man charged in attack on 'Stargate Atlantis' actor Jason Momoa

A 21-year old man who allegedly attacked and injured an actor from the television series “Stargate Atlantis” was charged today with assault with a deadly weapon.

The L.A. County district attorney’s office said Venice resident Dominic Bando  argued with actor Jason Momoa on Nov. 15 at a cafe on Franklin Avenue in Hollywood. Bando allegedly struck Momoa in the face with a pint beer glass, which shattered in the actor’s face, said Deputy Dist. Atty. Victoria Pasternack. Momoa needed 140 stitches during reconstructive surgery.

Bando is scheduled to be arraigned Dec. 10, and was released on $30,000 bail. He already was on probation for a March conviction for carrying a loaded firearm, the D.A.'s office said. Momoa, who also appeared in three seasons of “Baywatch,” plays character Ronon Dex on "Stargate Atlantis."

--James Wagner

Comments

[Kristen]

I hope Jason is ok and heals quickly

[BillieO]

Ditto! Get well soon Jason!

[Elyse]

Oh my god :( I hope Jason recovers! Is there anywhere fans can send well wishes?

[Serenity Sky]

I hope he will be OK, my thoughts and best wishes for his recovery.

[what!!!]

WHAT??? 140 stiches???
So he's scarred for life? I'm in shock.

[Alison]

Hi Jason,

Hope you recover quickly, love your character on Atlantis. We're thinking of you.

Alison

[Sue]

Poor Jason. I hope he's OK.

[Lola2001]

How horrible for Jason and his family. Why would someone do something like that? Jealousy? I hope he gets punished for his crime. I will be praying for his quick recovery.

[zhusiya]

Chinese fans like him very much!

jason,cure quickly!!!!!!!

_

A chinese.

[Glynne1964]

This is just makes me feel sick to my stomach!!! My Friday's are set-up around SGA & Jason is part of the reason why. He's awesome as Ronon!!!!

I hope that Jason heals quickly, that he isn't in much pain & that he remains in good health & spirits. WE LOVE YOU, JASON!!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you & yours. Get well soon!!!

[nat]

First of all his last name isnt Momoa, its Mamoa!!!
Second of all, Ihope he gets better soon.

[Bambi]

aw Jason I feel so bad. He was so nice when I met him at the nj con nov 7-9 of this year. I'll be praying for you.

[Ashley]

Gosh, i wonder what the argument was over? Some people though are utterly senseless. I hope hes not scarred by the 140 stiches sounds like a big injury. Get well soon.

[jhankins]

Saw Jason today at the Burbank Stargate Convention. His face is badly scarred, across his nose, and from his left eyebrow through his eye socket to his left cheek bone. He almost lost his eye, and he's having serious issues with his tear ducts. He was a courageous guy and spoke on stage and really showed us his gusto by being there with us. We're thinking of you bro, and thanks for being a good sport all day!

[michelle]

no his last name is momoa. I met him today and he has to wear sunglasses because his eyes are really sensetive to light and he had to keep wiping the pus that kept coming out. He's a great trooper though and still came to the con. we're all very thankful that he's doin alright. He said "Girls dig guys with scars right?" love him, he's a great sport.

[boomer]

quick someone call McKay and get some nanites!!!!

sorry JK get well soon jason we all care about you

[Mykill]

Love your character Jason and all the folk who make up atlantis and I hope you heal well and get well soon. I hope this braindead moron isnt allowed any plea bargain and gets charged with attemted murder and rots in jail. The courts are way to soft on these people thats why it keeps happening. Oh and dont forget to sue the guy for everything he owns and that a zillion vicious alien bugs infest his testicles for all time

[random]

this news coverage report doesn't put into detail what caused the fight. maybe none of you morons care to know what really happend. maybe that makes you senseless. how do you know it wasn't out of defense??? you were not there.

[Dave]

Bloody helll! Get well soon J, and, yes, girls like scars :-)

[myjill]

Oh yeah, I smashed him in the face with a glass in self defence your honor, er I left my knife at home today, how silly of me. Well he did verbally attack me I needed 200 stiches in my ego. Some people! they are just amazing how can you even try to justify that kind of behavior and call the people who are horrified by it morons. Theres no doubting the kind of person you are, Sicko's always try to justify the slashed victims, battered babys and women because your the perpertrator.

[stargatelvr]

Get well soon Jason!!!

[G]

wots apenin j lad, dont worry about it i got scars scattered all over me eyebrows from different fights actually aquired new 1s over the weekend its never stopped me with the women. anyways hope it all heals and cums good in the end. your script writers are going to have to put a good ronin, wraith fight in for that 1, if yours are still shooting for the show. and congratulations on playing ya part excellently.

[Peter]

Jason I hope you get well soon. This guy has a history it seems and he will get what he deserves. You are the lucky one because you are in Atlantis, he is a loser thats all.

[adam smart]

OH MY GOD poor jason if only he had his gun he would have shown him a thing or two

[Sue]

His beautiful face. That is so horrible. :(

[Ember]

Wow! This sucks. I remember an interview where he mentioned something about wanting to get away from the 'pretty boy' image. My prayers go out to him and his family, SGA and otherwise.

[William John Roberts]

My wife and I are ardent fans of "Star Gate Atlantis" and especially the character "Ronan" played by Jason Mamoa. We both wish Jason a speedy and full recovery from his injuries. Take care Jason and get well very soon.

Our fondest regards,

John & Kathy
UK.

[Bettie]

Hope Jason is doing well. If any of you know how to jion his fan club !!! please let me know. And I cant belive that the TV Stargate Atlantis has been canciled ????? are you nuts he is the best looking thing on TV!!!!!! Stargate Atlantis is great

[Nimdok]

I just hope he beat the ever-loving Hell out've this Brando douche.

[Robert Ruiz]

Three cheers for "Myjill" for making "Random" appear the bloody fool that he is.
As was stated, some people just love to justify violence because that's what makes THEM feel tough and invincible. Whoever you are, Myjill... You did the right thing in calling this guys character into question. Love you for it!

And Jason....... I never knew about you before Atlantis. Baywatch was not my thing. But Stargate was enough to get me to totally love your character. Jack O'Neill did it for SG-1; YOU have done it for Atlantis. Get well soon.

[Smith]

Jason is a douche. Hopefully he's not on any more shows.

[Rebecca Wyrick]

I am one of your biggest fans because i watch you on Stargate Alantic. But i want a picture of you with your aturgaft on it please. your favorit fan Rebecca Wyrick.

[Matthew]

nat said:
"First of all his last name isnt Momoa, its Mamoa!!!"

If you're going to speak down to people with that kind of air of authority, at least get your facts straight first. His name is Momoa...not "Mamoa".....the clue is in the *actual* spelling on the titles in every episode of Stargate Atlantis he appeared in, and everything else he appeared in, let alone the name of his *offical* website.

Tsk!