‘Scandal’ Star Columbus Short Put Paws On LA Man; Released On $50K Bail admin Thursday, March 27, 2014 The Script, Tune In OK here’s a bit of news that has been under the radar for some time now. According to reports, a month ago, “Scandal” star Columbus Short got into a a scuffle at a LA bar. The hunky television star and the victim got into an argument at an engagement party at Gabe’s Bar & Grill. Next thing you know, Short punched the dude after he made comments about his wife. The LAPD arrested Short, but he later posted bail for $50,000. D–n Columbus! We didn’t know you had it in you.