No Charges Yet for SYTYCD’s Da Silva
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Television, Legal Issues,
Days after being arrested on investigation of sexual assault, choreographer Alex Da Silva was released from jail.
The 41-year-old So You Think You Can Dance contributor was taken into custody by police last Saturday as a result of several rape allegations. Four different victims had accused the dance instructor of assault between 2003 and 2009.
Although the complainants each reported similar stories, the Los Angeles County prosecutors office has not been able to file charges due to a lack of evidence. More women have since come forth with their own stories, so the investigation is not yet closed.
No word yet what this might mean - if anything - for the next season of SYTYCD. The FOX reality series starts up again on May 21.
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So You Think You Can Dance Choreographer Accused of Rape
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Television, Legal Issues,
UPDATE: Prosecutors have not yet filed any charges. Da Silva will be released while the investigation continues.
This FOX scandal might just top anything ever connected to American Idol.
Over the weekend, So You Think You Can Dance choreographer Alex Da Silva was taken in by police on suspicion of sexual assault. The arrest stemmed from alleged incidents involving four different women.
Although the 41-year-old salsa dancer had been previously accused of sexual assault in 2003, 2004 and 2005, charges were never filed by the prosecutors office. After a new complaint on March 28, the LAPD went back and reinterviewed Alex’s previous accusers. Similar stories filed by all four women - all unknown to each other - led to Saturday’s arrest.
“The victims allege that he lured them to his homes in North Hollywood and Van Nuys,” a statement from the police department read. “He then used a ruse to get them into his bedroom, where he raped them.”
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ShamWow Pitchman Arrested for Hitting Prostitute
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Television, Legal Issues,
This was one deal Vince Shlomi probably wish he didn’t make.
According to The Smoking Gun, Shlomi, best known for his ShamWow and Slap Chop commercials, was arrested last month after injuring a prostitute. The product pitchman claimed he simply became physical while trying to defend himself.
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Kanye West Not Ready to Apologize for Airport Fight
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Legal Issues, Videos,
Although it’s been almost a month since he was detained at LAX, Kanye West does not appear he’s about to get past that incident anytime soon.
Back on September 11 (a horrible date for any airport arrest), the musician and his road manager were both arrested for damaging a photographer’s equipment. Although West has since been cleared of a felony charge (he only destroyed a relatively inexpensive lighting component), he could still be slapped with a misdemeanor. (It’s unclear what charges his partner-in-crime might still be dealing with.)
Needless to say, Kanye wasn’t entirely thrilled about being questioned recently by another paparazzo:
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Heather Locklear Arrested for DUI
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Television, Drunk, Legal Issues, Photos, Mug Shots,
UPDATE: Thanks to a plea deal, Heather has been given three years probation.
Three months after seeking treatment for anxiety and depression, actress Heather Locklear was arrested for a DUI. The 47-year-old was detained by the California Highway Patrol on Friday after a witness called 911.
Locklear, who was originally spotted driving erratically in a parking lot, was later seen parked on the side of the highway. According to the police report, “The citizen became concerned when Ms. Locklear exited her vehicle and stumbled into the traffic lane.”
This incident happened almost exactly 6 months after Heather’s ex-husband, Richie Sambora, was pulled over for drunk driving.
Although alcohol was not a factor in Locklear’s case, it’s believed the disoriented star had been under the influence of prescription medication at the time. Heather was later booked at the Santa Barbara CHP office where she eventually posted $5000 bail.
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Video of Kanye West’s Airport Scuffle
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Legal Issues, Videos,
UPDATE: Kanye may now be charged with a misdemeanor instead of a felony.
I’ve always heard that Kanye West knew how to put on a show, and now we have the video to prove it.
The musician and a road manager were arrested this morning after an incident earlier this morning at LAX. According to TMZ, West (in a grey hoodie) for some reason became angry when he saw a still photographer trying to do what he does. Instead of brushing him off, West reached the pap’s $10,000 camera and eventually smashed it into the ground.
When Kanye’s road manager (Don Crowley) realized that another photographer was rolling on the scuffle, he then grabbed that videographer’s camera and broke it too.
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40-Year-Old Virgin Actor Accused of Stabbing Girlfriend
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Legal Issues,
UPDATE: During Wednesday’s arraignment, the judge raised Malil’s bail to $10 million.
Shelley Malil, an actor who appeared in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, was arrested yesterday after allegedly stabbing his ex this weekend.
Malil was picked up after late Monday after departing a train in Oceanside, CA. He was preparing to meet with his lawyer at the request of his family.
According to the San Diego Sheriffs Office, police responded to a home in the San Marcos area after callers reported hearing screams for help. When officers arrived, they found a woman who had been stabbed up to 20 times. The victim was transported to Palomar Hospital where she was last listed in critical condition.
A local television station reports that the attack happened after Shelley found the woman talking in her backyard with another man. (That person was also stabbed in the hand while trying to help.) Two children were in the home during the incident.
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Shia LaBeouf Talks About Being Wasted
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Television, Drunk, Legal Issues, Videos,
Given the news about Shia LaBeouf’s recent DUI, this interview he gave back in May really doesn’t seem that funny.
On Late Night with David Letterman, the 22-year-old promoted Indiana Jones and gave a detailed explanation for his drunken arrest at a Chicago Walgreen’s. While the actor did admit to being “a moron,” he also lovingly referred to alcohol as “special magic sauce.”
When asked what he learned about his run-in with the law, LaBeouf eerily said: “Drinking and driving is one thing, but drinking and shopping…it’s just as bad.”
(You can find updates to this story here.)
Andy Dick Lives Up to His Name
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Television, Drunk, Legal Issues, Photos, Mug Shots,
UPDATE: Dick has since pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery and marijuana possession
Less Than Perfect. Sounds about right.
At around 1 a.m this morning, comedian Andy Dick was arrested in Murietta, CA after a drunken incident in a parking lot. The former ABC star was outside the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant when he allegedly assaulted a female.
According to the report, the 42-year-old approached two girls and then grabbed the shirt of a 17-year-old. The victim’s breasts were exposed after her tank top and bra were both pulled down.
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Donald Trump Comments on Romance…Just Not His Own
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Movies, Break-ups,
Romantic relationships are a private, personal affair. Unless, of course, you’re a celebrity. Then, you (and your broken heart) are just media fodder. And Donald Trump might just cash in on the publicity action, too.
The famed tycoon unleashed a string of comments to the press on the subject of Get Smart star Anne Hathaway and her headline-grabbing breakup from four-year romantic partner Raffeallo Follieri. Follieri, who lives in Trump Tower, was recently arrested for fraud. If that wasn’t bad enough, he was also ditched by his brunette gal pal. But don’t worry - Follieri has a friend in Trump.
“She hasn’t remained very loyal to him, has she?” Trump posed the question to Access Hollywood. “So when he had plenty of money, she liked him, but then after that, not as good, right?”
Even while The Donald bashed the Hollywood star, he had some positive comments on Follieri (whose bail is set at a staggering multi-million dollar sum). “I’ve heard he’s very nice.” Well, then, it must be true! “According to the help, no problems.” Did Donald Trump just honestly refer to his employees as “the help” - is anyone else taken aback by this?
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