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Man who allegedly tossed phone at Bebe Rexha’s face in NYC trying to strike plea deal in hopes of having criminal charges dropped
The fan who allegedly hurled his cell phone at pop star Bebe Rexha — hitting her in the face during a Manhattan concert last month — anticipates he’ll eventually have all criminal charges dropped, his attorney said Monday.
Nicholas Malvagna’s lawyer, Todd Spodek, alluded to a plea deal being discussed with prosecutors as his client returned to Manhattan Criminal Court for the assault case over the June 19 incident at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in the South Street Seaport.
“At this point we have not received any evidence to support the charges and are considering all relevant motions,” Spodek told The Post after the brief hearing.
“I anticipate a resolution short of trial, with all of the criminal charges being ultimately dropped.”
Malvagna, 27, wore a black suit, blue shirt and dark blue tie, while hiding behind a purple medical mask — while his parents attempted to shield him from reporters and photographers following the court appearance.
The New Jersey man has said he was attempting to get Rexha, 33, to take a photo with his phone when he chucked it at her during the performance — leaving her bloodied, with a black eye, and in need of stitches.