Gerard Butler is in the clear following his 2008 bust-up with a paparazzo - a California judge has dismissed a misdemeanour battery charge against him.
The Los Angeles City Attorney filed the charge against Butler in May (09) after investigating claims the 300 star attacked a snapper outside the premiere party for Guy Ritchie film RocknRolla on 7 October 2008.
The actor's representatives insisted the photographer was stalking the star, almost killing a pedestrian as he chased the Scot through Hollywood.
The charge was dismissed at a hearing on Tuesday (05Jan10) after the actor completed community service.
Butler faced up to six months in jail if convicted.
The actor has had a busy year with action movies Gamer and Law Abiding Citizen as well as comedy The Ugly Truth.
And 2010 looks set to bring more of the same for Butler with a string of projects already lined up.
He will team up with Jennifer Aniston for The Bounty Hunter before lending his voice to How To Train Your Dragon.
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