Battery Charges Land Power Rangers’ Hector David Jr. Behind Bars
Hector David Jr., known for portraying the Green Power Ranger in “Power Rangers Samurai” and “Power Rangers Megaforce,” has been sentenced following a July 2024 incident in Nampa, Idaho, where he assaulted an elderly man during a dispute over a handicapped parking spot.
Incident Details:
- Date: July 2024
- Location: Nampa, Idaho
- Victim: An elderly man using a walker
- Altercation: The dispute arose over a handicapped parking spot, leading to David Jr. shoving the elderly man to the ground. The incident was captured on a bystander’s dashboard camera.
Legal Proceedings and Sentencing:
- Charge: Misdemeanor battery
- Sentence:
- 180 days in jail, with 135 days suspended
- 45 days to be served
- Two years of supervised probation
- 100 hours of community service
The judge’s decision to suspend a portion of the sentence is contingent upon David Jr.’s compliance with probation terms and completion of community service.
Background:
Hector David Jr. gained prominence for his role as the Green Power Ranger in the “Power Rangers” franchise from 2011 to 2015. Since then, he has continued his acting career, appearing in various productions.