Crime & Justice
Lucas Gage beaten unconscious at 18 defending gay friend, required facial reconstruction surgery
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Lukas Gage | Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
"I got jumped when I was 18. I got I got Paris Hiltoned. My friend got beat up for being gay. And I think there was maybe some part of me that was subconsciously I wasn't out or anything but I was protecting him and myself I think. And I jumped in and guys just beat the fuck out of me. Five guys against me. I like broke my teeth broke my nose broke my orbitals."
The actor describes being severely beaten by five assailants after defending his friend from a homophobic attack at a San Diego party. The assault resulted in broken teeth, nose, and orbital bones requiring hospitalization and reconstructive surgery. The attackers faced no legal consequences after claiming self-defense.
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