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ShamWow spokesman accused of battery

Published: March 28, 2009 at 12:21 PM

SOUTH BEACH, Fla., March 28 (UPI) -- Vince Shlomi, the TV pitchman for the ShamWow product group, assaulted a suspected prostitute at a hotel in South Beach, Fla., police allege.

The Smoking Gun reported Friday that Shlomi, 44, was arrested by South Beach police and charged with a felony battery charge for allegedly punching 26-year-old Sasha Harris several times at the Setai Hotel.

Shlomi allegedly confessed to police he paid Harris $1,000 for sexual intercourse, but was forced to hit her after she bit his tongue as they were kissing.

The spokesman for ShamWow absorbent towels and Slap Chop food choppers allegedly told police he repeatedly punched Harris during the Feb. 7 incident in an attempt to make her release his tongue.

An affidavit in the criminal case said Harris suffered facial fractures and lacerations in the assault, the Smoking Gun said.

Harris, who also was arrested for felony aggravated battery, reportedly refused to confirm if she is prostitute, but suggested she may sue Shlomi for the alleged assault.

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