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Columbus Short leaves the Los Angeles Superior Court after appearing to deal with his felony battery charge on Thursday (May 15) in Los Angeles.

The 31-year-old actor, who will not be returning to his hit show Scandal this season, pleaded not guilty that day for his felony battery charge after allegedly being involved in a bar fight in March, the AP reports.

Columbus also is facing a misdemeanor charge in a spousal abuse case for allegedly threatening to kill his wife earlier this year.

Stay tuned to Just Jared for all the updates in this case.

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Despite some news that just broke that an actor named Eric West would be replacing Columbus Short on the hit series Scandal, we can confirm that it is all untrue.

On the season finale of the show, it is unclear whether Columbus‘ character Harrison Wright has been killed off or is still alive. After it was confirmed that he will not be returning to the series, most fans presumed the worst for the character.

“I’ve never heard of Eric West. Harrison is not being recast EVER. How about reporters CHECK THEIR SOURCES before running with a story?” creator Shonda Rhimes tweeted after the false story broke.

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It was just announced that Columbus Short will be exiting his show Scandal after being on the show for three seasons.

“At this time I must confirm my exit from a show I’ve called home for 3 years, with what is the most talented ensemble on television today. I would like to first thank [creator] Shonda Rhimes for the opportunity to work with such an amazing cast. Thank you GLADIATORS, who have supported me throughout my entire career and of course to ABC and Shondaland for allowing me to play such a pivotal role in the Scandal series. I have enjoyed every single minute of it,” the 31-year-old actor, who played Harrison, shared in a statement to EW.

Columbus added, “Everything must come to an end and unfortunately the time has come for Harrison Wright to exit the canvas. I wish nothing but the best for Shonda, Kerry and the rest of the cast, who have become like a second family to me in such a short amount of time. For this, I will forever be grateful.”

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Scandal star Columbus Short has been arrested on a felony battery charge after allegedly being involved in a bar fight earlier this month.

The 31-year-old actor turned himself into the Claremont Police Department on Wednesday (March 26) after a warrant was issued for his arrest.

He was released from custody shortly thereafter after posting $50,000 in bail, according to E! News.

Columbus, who plays gladiator Harrison Wright on Scandal, allegedly punched a man at Gabe’s Bar and Grill in Los Angeles after the man made a joke about the actor’s wife. The man had to to be transported to a hospital via ambulance due to his severe injuries, according to TMZ.

Kerry Washington shows off her growing baby bump at the 2014 NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday evening (February 22) in Pasadena, Calif.

The 37-year-old pregnant actress won the award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for her work on the hit show Scandal.

Kerry was presented the award by her co-star and love interest Tony Goldwyn. Also in attendance were Bellamy Young and Columbus Short, who attended the pre-telecast ceremony the night before as a nominee!

Later in the show we will find out if Kerry wins Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for her work in Tyler Perry Presents Peeples.

FYI: Kerry is wearing a custom Thakoon dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, a Prada bag, and a Suzanne Kalan ring.

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Kerry Washington holds onto her growing baby bump while attending the Entertainment Weekly Celebration honoring this year’s SAG Awards nominees at Chateau Marmont on Friday (January 17) in Los Angeles.

The 36-year-old pregnant actress was seen posing on the red carpet with her Scandal co-stars Katie Lowes, Darby Stanchfield, Columbus Short, and Bellamy Young.

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Earlier in the day, Kerry donned the same bright dress while posing next to co-star Guillermo Diaz at the Disney ABC Television Group’s Winter TCA Party during the 2014 Winter TCA Press Tour held at The Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa in Pasadena.

In case you didn’t know, Kerry is scheduled to attend the 2014 SAG Awards today (January 18)!

FYI: Kerry is wearing a Tory Burch dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, Kotur clutch, Pomellato ring, and House of Lavande necklace. Darby is wearing a Moschino top and shorts, Bionda Castana shoes, a Ferragamo clutch, and Sydney Evan earrings. Katie is wearing a Chiara Boni dress, Zara shoes, a Thale Blanc bag, Lana Jewelry earrings, and an H. Stern ring.

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Malin Akerman steps out in style to attend The HFPA InStyle Party to celebrate the 2014 Golden Globe Awards Season held at Fig & Olive Melrose Place on Thursday (November 21) in West Hollywood, Calif.

The 35-year-old Trophy Wife actress was joined by Darby Stanchfield and her Scandal co-stars Scott Foley, Dan Bucatinsky, Jeff Perry, Columbus Short, and Breaking Bad actress Anna Gunn.

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“On my way to @InStyle @goldenglobes party!,” Malin wrote on her Twitter account. “Mamma’s hitting the town tonight!!! ;) That is, until I turn into a pumpkin at 10! #motherhood.”

FYI: Malin is wearing a Naeem Khan dress and Jimmy Choo shoes. Darby is wearing an Amanda Wakeley skirt.

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