Overview

• Martin Kove admitted to biting Alicia Hannah-Kim’s arm at the Washington State Summer Con on June 22, saying he acted in jest based on their on-set play fighting.
• A Puyallup police officer noted a visible bite mark and bruising on Hannah-Kim’s arm after she cried out in pain and flagged down security.
• Kove apologized on site to Hannah-Kim and her husband, actor Sebastian Roché, before event officials escorted him out of the convention.
• Hannah-Kim chose not to pursue assault charges but asked for an informational police report and photographic evidence for the record.
• On June 25, Kove issued a public apology expressing regret for his actions and pledging to learn from the incident.