Atlantic City 'Batman' Cleared of Aggravated Assault Charges

Prosecutor's office dismisses case against local celebrity who dresses as the Caped Crusader

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office has dismissed an aggravated assault case against Curtis Bordley, known locally as the 'Atlantic City Batman.' Bordley was arrested in August 2025 after an altercation in which he claimed a man spit in his mouth, prompting him to pepper-spray the individual. Bordley's attorney, Durann Neil, successfully argued for the dismissal of the charges.

Why it matters

The 'Atlantic City Batman' has become a local celebrity, regularly posing for photos with residents and tourists. This case highlights the challenges public figures can face when engaging in physical altercations, even if they claim self-defense. It also raises questions about how authorities handle incidents involving individuals who have taken on costumed personas in public spaces.

The details

According to the report, Bordley was arrested in August 2025 after an incident in which he claimed a man spit in his mouth, prompting him to pepper-spray the individual. Bordley, who wears a full Batman costume complete with a cape and utility belt, was successfully represented by attorney Durann Neil, leading to the dismissal of the aggravated assault charges by the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.

  • Bordley was arrested in August 2025 following the altercation.
  • The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office dismissed the charges against Bordley in March 2026.

The players

Curtis Bordley

Also known as the 'Atlantic City Batman,' Bordley is a local celebrity who regularly dresses up in a full Batman costume and poses for photos with residents and tourists.

Durann Neil

Bordley's attorney, who successfully argued for the dismissal of the aggravated assault charges against his client.

Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office

The office that initially filed the aggravated assault charges against Bordley but later dismissed the case.

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What they’re saying

“Can't win with this city”

— Curtis Bordley, The Atlantic City Batman (Facebook)

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges public figures can face when engaging in physical altercations, even if they claim self-defense. It also raises questions about how authorities handle incidents involving individuals who have taken on costumed personas in public spaces, and whether special considerations should be made for such situations.