Matthew Fox detained for assaulting bus driver

 　　BEIJING, Aug. 30 (Xinhuanet) -- "Lost" star Matthew Fox was detained early Monday after allegedly assaulting a female bus driver, according to media reports.

　　It is reported that Fox attempted to hitch² a ride to his hotel via a private party bus early Sunday morning, but the female driver of the bus refused to let him enter.

　　Fox then allegedly punched the driver in the chest and stomach before receiving a blow to the mouth in return.

　　Fox was detained by police but was eventually released to "a friend" and took a taxi to his hotel, according to the police report.

　　The alleged¹ victim in the case, Heather Boormann, is considering pressing charges in the case.

　　"I don't care that he is a celebrity," Bormann said. "Assault is against the law."

1 alleged   

a.被指控的，嫌疑的

参考例句：

• It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office. 他被指称在任时收受贿赂。
• alleged irregularities in the election campaign 被指称竞选运动中的不正当行为

2 hitch   

v.免费搭(车旅行)；系住；急提；n.故障；急拉

参考例句：

• They had an eighty-mile journey and decided to hitch hike.他们要走80英里的路程，最后决定搭便车。
• All the candidates are able to answer the questions without any hitch.所有报考者都能对答如流。