At 17 , he left home and moved to Chicago with no support from his parents .
During this period , Rothman was physically assaulted by three off - duty National Guardsmen after performing a club in Texas .
At 17 , Rothman left home and moved to Chicago with no support from Rothman 's parents .
During this period , Rothman was physically assaulted by three off - duty National Guardsmen after performing a club in Texas .