Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Comedian Corey Holcomb Punches Female Comic Outside Improv

1/23/2026

24 4

Summary

Story summary

A video shows comedian Corey Holcomb allegedly punching Cristina Patyne, a female comic, outside the Hollywood Improv.
The footage shows Patyne shouting at Holcomb before several bystanders tackled him to the ground.
Patyne filed a battery report with the Los Angeles Police Department.
Authorities did not arrest Corey Holcomb.
The incident drew attention on social media with varied public reactions.

1 of 1

Story summary

A video shows comedian Corey Holcomb allegedly punching Cristina Patyne, a female comic, outside the Hollywood Improv.
The footage shows Patyne shouting at Holcomb before several bystanders tackled him to the ground.
Patyne filed a battery report with the Los Angeles Police Department.
Authorities did not arrest Corey Holcomb.
The incident drew attention on social media with varied public reactions.