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A viral video captures local legend, ‘Macaroni Tony,’ in a shocking altercation at the Houston Galleria shopping mall after allegations of inappropriate behavior towards two teenage sisters.
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'Macaroni Tony' gets beaten up by family at Houston Galleria, viral video shows
By Jyesha Johnson
Published August 7, 2023 12:15PM
Updated 1:23PM
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 26 Houston
HOUSTON - A viral video captures local legend, ‘Macaroni Tony,’ in a shocking altercation at the
Houston Galleria shopping mall after allegations of inappropriate behavior towards two teenage sisters.
The incident involved a confrontation that turned physical, resulting in the 73-year-old public figure being beaten by the family on Saturday evening.
Macaroni Toni has been a notable figure in Houston and usually carries what many call a ‘pimp feather.’ A similar object is what allegedly lead to his beating at the Galleria.
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The video shows Macaroni Tony on the floor, taking multiple punches and stomps from the family.
The altercation allegedly happened after Macaroni Tony attempted to touch an 18-year-old and her 13-year-old sister with what some refer to as his "pimp feather." The sisters reported the incident to their father, who was also at the mall.
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Karinesha Jackson, the 18-year-old seen in the viral video, recounted her experience in an interview with Isiah Carey, The Isiah Factor Uncensored host.
Jackson says Macaroni Tony attempted to touch her behind with the feather, prompting her to move away. She says he then approached her 13-year-old sister, and when they confronted him, he walked away but continued to stare at them.
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Feeling uncomfortable, Jackson told her father what transpired, who was also at the mall with other family members. Jackson's family engaged in a verbal altercation with Macaroni Tony, which quickly escalated into a physical fight, leading to Tony's assault.
Macaroni Tony took to social media to share his side of the story in a series of posts stating, "They tried to kill me. Imagine a 73-year-old person getting beat down in Galleria Mall in front of lots of people, and nobody stopped it. Plus, it's on the internet to see. 73-year-old man beat down bad; I could have died!!"
It's not clear what type of injuries Tony sustained from the assault, but he posted a photo of his swollen, bruised face with his GoFund account information asking for help with lawyer fees and medical bills.