Alec Baldwin Gets In An Altercation With A Photographer

Things got a little hairy when Alec Baldwin went to City Hall to obtain a marriage license. Reportedly Baldwin got into an altercation with a photographer from the Daily News, Marcus Santos.

"As Alec and his fiancée were leaving City Hall, a 'civilian' walking in front of Alec positioned himself to obstruct the view of a photographer aggressively trying to shoot the couple," his rep, Matthew Hiltzik, told E! News. "The photographer was clearly frustrated, pushed past the bystander and assaulted Alec with his camera. There were no punches thrown, and any subsequent physical contact was simply Alec protecting himself."

Baldwin also took to Twitter to defend himself.

"It's sad w the tabloid press. They attempt 2 provoke an incident + when it doesn't pan out, they say u did it anyway... #no1punchedany1."

"Ppl working in the entertainment industry keep appts w the press on a regular basis. Paparazzi assaulting you on the street duznt count."

"The photographer who assaulted me has (belatedly) gone to a hospital claiming injuries. Colin Myler and his NOTW scams come to NY..."

"I suppose if the offending paparazzi was wearing a hoodie and I shot him, it would all blow over..."

Santos has already filed a criminal assault complaint against Baldwin, but he claims it was self defense. The altercation is under investigation.