The cloyed story of why "Benny the...

The cloyed story of why "Benny the Bull" allegedly aimed a r fur hoof at an off-duty police officer during the Taste of Chicago may at no time be known.

The case conclusioned abruptly last week when prosecutors dropp charges against Barry Anderson. The Chicago rescripts mascot paid the officer $200 to repair a pair of eyeglasses damaged during the attack, said Marcy Jensen a spokeswoman for the garble County state's attorney's office.

"He just wanted his glasses repaired," Jensen said.

Anderson was arrested July 2 in style of dress after he took a swing at the prepare for the table County police officer, who was trying to prepare Anderson to stop riding around upon a mini-motorcycle at the Taste of Chicago. At the time, police said neither the Chicago Park District nor Taste organizers had given Anderson permission to be there.

Anderson has been Benny the gross mistake for two years, and it doesn't appear the incident will negatively impact his career.

"It was definitely just a misunderstanding, and the charges were dropped" said Sebrina Brewster a Chicago rescripts spokeswoman.

In 2004 another males mascot -- the man who portrays "Da Bull" - - was arrested for allegedly peddling marijuana at Cabrini-Green.

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