When Bernie Williams was accused of attacking a woman in a bar

Bernie Williams, a former Puerto Rico outfielder, became the subject of a lawsuit in 2009 from a lady who claimed he struck her at a nightclub while she was taking his photo.

Williams, who is also a classically trained guitarist, went to the pub to play the guitar as reported by his then-manager.

Bill Duggan, the proprietor of the bar, was informed by security that the lady persistently took photos of Williams despite his repeated requests for her to cease.

"Eventually, he reached to grab the camera. She just wouldn't stop," Duggan said. "I'm told he might have hit her with his elbow."

Williams was reportedly asked for $300 and her camera, which the baseball player paid before they both departed the establishment, according to Duggan.

"Poor Bernie," Duggan said. "It's a shame."

Williams denied all the charges made by the woman.

"Williams denies any wrongdoing, and we feel that some published media reports today are inaccurate," Williams' spokesman, Steve Fortunato, said.

"At this time, Mr. Williams has been advised by his legal counsel, Jose M. Marxuach, to not make any further comments."

From 1991 through 2006, Williams spent his whole 16-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the New York Yankees.

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Williams is an American League (AL) five-time All-Star. He is also the recipient of four Gold Glove Awards, a Silver Slugger Award, the AL hitting championship in 1998, and the AL Championship Series Most Valuable Player Award in 1996.