Cobra Kai star Martin Kove has shared a public apology following an alleged biting incident involving his co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim.
The fan-favorite actor from the hit Netflix series was under fire recently after reports revealed that he allegedly bit Alicia Hannah-Kim at a fan convention. While the actress did not press charges, Kove was escorted out of the event.
What Did Martin Kove Say in His Public Apology to Alicia Hannah-Kim?
In a public statement released on TMZ, Kove offered his apology over the biting incident and expressed regret for his actions.
"I deeply regret and apologize for my actions regarding the incident with Alicia, a genuinely kind and wonderful person who didn’t deserve to be put in this position," he said.
"I've always respected her and considered her a highly professional and talented co-worker on Cobra Kai. I was being playful in the moment, but went too far, and there is absolutely no excuse for my behavior."
Kove concluded, "I regret my actions, for which I take full responsibility for what I did, and again I apologize to her and her husband. I'm committed to learning from this, and it will never happen again."
So far, Alicia Hannah-Kim has not released any public statement about the incident nor reacted to Kove's apology.
What Happened on Martin Kove and Alicia Hannah-Kim's Alleged Biting Incident?
Kove and Alicia Hannah-Kim were both present at the Washington State Summer Con last Sunday, where the incident took place.
According to a police report, when Alicia Hannah-Kim stopped by to say hello to Kove, he allegedly grabbed and bit her arm.
As a result, there were visible teeth marks and bruising on Alicia Hannah-Kim's arm, which also almost drew blood. She approached her handler and her husband and told them about the incident.
Around 30 minutes later, they confronted Kove, and he was allegedly "furious, outraged, and visibly angry." He also insisted that he bit her "for fun." A police officer was also called to handle the situation.
Kove eventually admitted and apologized to Alicia Hannah-Kim, who decided not to press any charges. However, the injury was also documented in case of future incidents.
The actor also did not provide a voluntary handwritten statement to the police officer and was escorted out of the convention.
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