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State legislator punched in face while belly dancers performed
Tuesday,  February 9, 2010 3:06 AM

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YOUNGSTOWN (AP) -- Democratic state Rep. Robert F. Hagan of northeastern Ohio said he was punched in the face at a Youngstown restaurant over the weekend.

Hagan said a man asked him to move so he could view belly dancers at the Lemon Grove Cafe on Sunday, then used offensive language.

Hagan responded and got slugged. Hagan said a cut on his chin required 11 stitches.

Dorian Thomas, 30, is in the Mahoning County jail accused of assault.



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