 In August 2004, Leykis was attacked outside a Seattle bar and all-night diner, The 5 Point Cafe.In the assault, he was kicked in the face and knocked down to the ground, causing him to require 17 stitches over one eye, and leaving him with scratches and bruises on his knees.The assailant reportedly had an accomplice who accused Leykis of calling him a name and hanging up on him when he called the show.