DETROIT, MI Thursday Mar.11.2004 /netmusiccountdown.com/ -- Management for Jason Stollsteimer, singer for the Von Bondies and punching bag for rock star Jack White, issued a statement Wednesday addressing the outcome of The People vs. Jack White incident. The statement reads: "Unlike Mr. White, we have been consistent and unwavering in our statement of December 15, 2003: Jason Stollsteimer was violently attacked by Jack White in an unprovoked incident at the Magic Stick nightclub in Detroit on December 13, 2003.

"As a result of this incident, Mr. White was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and battery. Mr. Stollsteimer was never charged with any crime.

"Now, the facts and evidence have been presented. Mr. Stollsteimer did not, at any time, lay a hand on Mr. White, but was a victim of Mr. White's rage. On March 9, 2004, Mr. White pleaded guilty to the charge of assault and battery on Mr. Stollsteimer. We are glad that the truth has finally been told and that justice has prevailed.

"As one of his penalties, Mr White has been ordered to attend anger management classes. We are relieved that this chapter has finally come to a close; Mr White will address his anger issues and both The Von Bondies and Mr. White can get back to doing what they do best: *baking banana bread."

* okay, actual statement read "making music."

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