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Busta Rhymes arrested for assault

January 5th, 2007 by admin in Busta Rhymes, Celebrity

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Busta Rhymes has been arrested after a man claimed that the hip hop star beat him up over a dispute over money.

Manhattan police said that Rhymes, real name Trevor Smith, handed himself in on Wednesday to the station and was charged with assault.

It is claimed that a man, who has not been named, had to receive hospital treatment after being punched and kicked by Rhymes in New York on December 26th.

Rhymes’ manager Chris Lighty told AllHipHop.com: “We are totally innocent of this charge being thrust upon Busta Rhymes and [we] look forward to putting this past us as soon as possible.”

According to the music website, Rhymes had just returned from performing in the African country of Angola.
His lawyer has declined to comment on the December incident, it has been reported.
Rhymes is facing separate assault charges for an incident involving a teenager last autumn.
Police have also tried to question him over a shooting last February which left his long term bodyguard dead.
Rhymes’ hits include Pass The Courvoisier and I Know What You Want.
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Busta Rhymes is facing a prison sentence

December 12th, 2006 by admin in Busta Rhymes

Busta Rhymes is facing a prison sentence following further criminal charges.

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The rapper stands accused of criminal possession of a weapon, which carries a one-year jail sentence, after a machete was found in his car in August.
The 34-year-old star appeared at the Manhattan Criminal Court under his real name Trevor Smith, and remained silent as both sides filed motions yesterday (12.11.06).

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office is already pursuing assault and harassment charges dating back to August 12. 
Rhymes stands accused of repeatedly punching and kicking fan Roberto Lebron, who was treated for concussion, a split lip and an injured wrist. Rhymes said he flew into a rage after he saw Lebron spitting on his car.

The hip-hop star was originally accused of felony assault and harassment charges, along with weapon possession - after police searched Rhymes’ vehicle and found a 10-inch blade.
Rhymes’ lawyer Scott Leemon insisted the knife was “a prop” and did not warrant a criminal charge.
During an October hearing, Manhattan Criminal Court judge Shawndya Simpson dropped the charges of possession of a weapon, but ordered the rapper to stand trial on assault and harassment charges.

However, the District Attorney’s Office filed a misdemeanor charge of criminal possession of a weapon yesterday (12.11.06) and the charges were reinstated.
Leemon has accused authorities of targeting Rhymes because of his silence over the unsolved murder of his 29-year-old bodyguard Israel Ramirez during a video shoot in February.
Rhymes will next appear in court on February 20.

Source: BANG Showbiz

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