Charlie Sheen Booked on Domestic Violence-Related Charges
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Television, Legal Issues,
The mood wasn’t particularly festive in Charlie Sheen‘s household today.
Early Christmas morning, the Two and a Half Men star was arrested by police in Aspen, Colorado on domestic violence-related charges. Authorities responded to a home around 8:30 AM when Brooke Mueller, Charlie’s wife of 2 1/2 years, placed a 911 call.
While the circumstances of the incident are still unclear, the actor was booked for second degree assault and menacing (both felonies) and criminal mischief. The 44-year-old has since been let go from the Pitkin County Jail after posting $8500 bond.
According to Sheen’s publicist, the situation might not be as it seems. “Do not be mislead by appearance. Appearance and reality can be as different as night and day. It would benefit everyone not to jump to any conclusion,” Stan Rosenfield said.
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Amy Winehouse Charged With Assault
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, Legal Issues,
Amy Winehouse has been charged with common assault.
The singer voluntarily attended Milton Keynes police station yesterday afternoon to answer questions about an incident at the city’s theatre on Saturday and was formally arrested and charged with a Section 5 public order offence and common assault.
Amy is accused of kicking the theatre’s front-of-house manager Richard Pound after he tried to eject her from the audience during a performance of pantomime Cinderella. The 26-year-old star - who is thought to have been drinking - reportedly spent more than half an hour of the first act of the performance yelling expletives.
Her outbursts were said to include “f**k Cinders, Prince Charming, marry me” and branding the Ugly Sisters “b***hes.” Families in the audience got upset when Amy repeatedly stood up, blocking their view to jeer at the cast.
She is due to appear at Milton Keynes Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 20 January 2010.
Ronnie Wood Arrested on Suspicion of Assault
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, Dating, Legal Issues, Meltdowns, Rumors,
Ronnie Wood has been arrested on suspicion of assault.
The Rolling Stones guitarist was taken into custody in Claygate, Esher, last night after officers were called by his girlfriend Ekaterina Ivanova, 20, who alleged he attacked her during a row.
The 62-year-old rocker - who was divorced by his wife Jo last month on the grounds of adultery after he began a relationship with the Russian cocktail waitress - was released on bail this afternoon. A spokesman for Surrey police said, “We can confirm that a 62-year-old man from Esher, Surrey, was arrested last night on suspicion of assault in connection with a domestic incident in Claygate high street. He has been released on bail till a date in January pending further inquiries.”
The couple’s relationship has become more tempestuous in recent months with Ekaterina previously threatening to kill herself and Ronnie at one point moving his belongings out of their home. Ekaterina - who started her romance with the musician in 2008 -reportedly threatened to reveal everything about their relationship if he refused to take her back.
A source said, “They were definitely on the rocks - the rows were huge. He’s really unhappy. It’s a bit of a fiery relationship. Ronnie’s spokesman confirmed he was arrested after an “incident”, but is yet to comment further.
Rihanna Tells Her Side of the Story
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, Television, Break-ups, Legal Issues,
UPDATE: You can watch a portion of that interview here.
Rihanna said she felt like an entirely different pop star after she was attacked by Chris Brown.
The “Umbrella” hitmaker was astonished by the attention she attracted after she was abused by her then-boyfriend in February, likening it to the experience Britney had following her well-publicized breakdown in 2007.
“I went to sleep as Rihanna and woke up as Britney Spears. That was the level of media chaos that happened the next day,” she told Glamour magazine.
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Chris Brown Makes Plea Deal in Assault Case
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Legal Issues,
A last-minute plea agreement has spared Rihanna from the witness stand and Chris Brown from jail.
Shortly before today’s preliminary hearing on Brown’s assault charges, the singer reached a deal that would place the the 20-year-old on five years probation. Chris was also ordered to perform six months of community labor back in his home state of Virginia. Any violation could place the musician behind bars for four years.
Although it was reported that the judge had ordered Brown to stay away from his victim, the Los Angeles Times says Rihanna is not interested in that condition.
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Was Perez Hilton Assaulted by Black Eyed Peas’ Will.i.am?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Legal Issues, Breaking News,
UPDATE: Click here to read what both Perez and Will.i.am have since said about the matter.
UPDATE: After thanking fans for their concern, Hilton claimed he would not be talking about the matter any further. “It is in the hands of the authorities,” he wrote.
UPDATE: Perez says the Toronto police are with him now and has asked his followers to “please stop calling them.”
Perez Hilton may be used to reporting on celebrity fights, but it appears he may have been the victim of one tonight.
Although the details are still sketchy at this point, the blogger has been sending out messages late this evening through his Twitter account. According to his most recent tweets, he was injured by security guards and Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas:
-I’m in shock. I need the police ASAP. Please come to the SoHo Metropolitan Hotel now. Please.
-I was assaulted by Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas and his security guards. I am bleeding. Please, I need to file a police report. No joke.
-Still waiting for the police. The bleeding has stopped. I need to document this. Please, can the police come to the SoHo Met Hotel.
-I spoke to my lawyer. I really need to talk to the authorities. Please come to the SoHo Met Hotel. Have called the police. Need them here.
Stay tuned for further developments….
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Chris Brown’s Day in Court
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Break-ups, Legal Issues, Rumors,
Chris Brown, the R&B singer who allegedly assaulted his then-girlfriend Rihanna, will find himself in front of a judge this afternoon. Almost two months after the headline-making incident, Brown will enter his plea for two felonies. He’s being charged with assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury, and for making criminal threats.
This will be Brown’s second appearance in court to answer to the charges. Last month, Brown and his attorney requested (and received) a postponement. The hearing will now take place this afternoon, behind closed doors.
E! Online will offer a live feed of the proceedings, which will be available beginning at 3pm PT. According to the attorneys involved, Rihanna has been “a cooperating victim” for the prosecution. Currently, she’s staying in Barbados.
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PSA Describes Rihanna, Chris Brown Incident in Gory Detail
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Break-ups, Legal Issues,
A new PSA from Do Something reenacts the details of the Rihanna/Chris Brown assault case, the events which could land Brown in prison.
In the video, two teenagers in a vehicle act out the alleged violence that occurred on February 8, 2009. A voice-over graphically, dispassionately describes the punching, biting and choking that were reported to have occurred between the famous couple.
At the end, the PSA closes with a frightening statistic: one in three teens are abused in their relationships. You can view the video in its entirety here.
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British Authorities Will Not Charge Christian Bale
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Movies, Legal Issues, Meltdowns, Rivalries, Rumors,
After nearly living a month with the heavy shadow of family assault allegations over his head, Christian Bale and his fans can sleep a little better tonight—police authorities have announced that they will not be charging him.
In a statement released earlier today, Crown Prosecution Service said,
“We can today confirm that we have advised the Metropolitan Police Service that the actor Christian Bale should not face any charges. [There was] insufficient evident to afford a realistic prospect of conviction… the police have been advised that no further action should be taken against Mr. Bale.”
This serves plenty of vindication for The Dark Knight star, who has denied the allegations from the very beginning. We knew that Batman would never hurt his mom!
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