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Donald Fagen, Steely Dan co-founder, charged with assaulting wife

Donald Fagen performs with Steely Dan in New York City on October 10, 2015. Santiago Felipe/Getty Images

NEW YORK – Law enforcement officials say Steely Dan founder Donald Fagen has been charged with assaulting his wife at their Manhattan home.

The officials say the 67-year-old musician shoved Libby Titus into a marble window frame, knocking her to the ground Monday. According to a criminal complaint, she suffered bruising and swelling.

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The two officials were not authorized to disclose the victim’s name and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

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Fagen’s publicist had no comment.

Fagen was released without bail Tuesday after a brief appearance. He was ordered to stay away from Titus.

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Fagen launched the band in 1972 with guitarist Walter Becker. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. Titus is a producer, actor and songwriter.

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