Jack Nicholson is off the hook for swinging a golf club.
A judge in Los Angeles dismissed charges Monday against the actor after the man who accused him of bashing his Mercedes said he didn't want to proceed.Robert Blank told the judge he was satisfied with Nicholson's apology and settlement of a lawsuit. Terms of the March settlement have not been disclosed.
After being cut off in traffic Feb. 8, Nicholson became enraged and used a golf club to dent the roof and smash the windshield of Blank's car at a red light, authorities said. Nicholson was charged with assault and vandalism.