Las Vegas showgirl allegedly beats tourist with high heel after $20 photo tip sparks brawl
- Two tourists battered by showgirls outside Planet Hollywood after refusing to pay inflated photo fees.
- Victim struck over 22 times and bludgeoned in the head with a high-heeled boot.
- Suspects accused of running a long-con, demanding hundreds for photos after initial $20 agreement.
- One suspect allegedly had a prior court order to stay out of trouble following a similar incident.
Brief Summary
A typical Vegas vacation turned into a scene from a low-budget action flick when two tourists were allegedly assaulted by showgirls outside Planet Hollywood. What started as a $20 photo op devolved into a violent extortion attempt, with one showgirl reportedly demanding up to $180 before resorting to using her footwear as a weapon. Surveillance footage paints a grim picture, showing a victim being pummeled over 20 times in a chaotic brawl that left the tourists bloodied and the performers in handcuffs.
Why This Matters
This serves as a grim reminder that the 'friendly' characters roaming tourist traps are often anything but. When you wander the Strip, you are walking into a predatory ecosystem where basic transactions can turn into criminal shakedowns in seconds. Keep your wallet in your pocket and your guard up; the 'free' photo isn't just a rip-off, it might just cost you a trip to the emergency room.