Attacked in His Home
Just after the success of his first Disney film in 2000, Spade was the victim of a horrifying attack in his home. He was sleeping when his assistant, David Warren Malloy, attacked him with a stun gun. Spade ran to hide in the bathroom and grabbed a gun on the way.
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Law enforcement apprehended Malloy after the incident. He eventually pled guilty, and a judge asked him to stay at least 100 yards away from Spade at all times. The judge also gave Malloy 500 hours of community service.