Prankster charged with assault after striking Brad Pitt

The Ukrainian man who struck actor Brad Pitt in the face at the LA premiere of the film Maleficent will be charged with battery and assault, said officials.

Vitalii Sediuk, a 25-year-old Ukrainian TV reporter infamous for pulling pranks on celebrities at events, will be charged with four counts, Los Angeles City Attorney's office spokesman Rob Wilson said.

Sediuk jumped across a fence and onto the red carpet at Wednesday’s premiere in Hollywood and, police said, struck Pitt in the face. Sediuk was arrested immediately. The attorney’s office will also seek an order keeping Sediuk from such events.

Reuters