James Farentino, who played Saint Peter in the 1970 mini-series Jesus of Nazareth and Dr. Amerigo Nicholas Francesco Toscanni in the early seasons of Dynasty, was arrested in his Los Angeles home on June 13th for battery. The arrest came after a woman complained to cops that Farentino had become physical with her during an argument.
Farentino was later released from custody on his own recognizance.
Current TNA wrestler and former WWE start Kurt Angle is facing multiple charges including allegedly harassing a female wrestler.
Last week Angle was allegedly served with restraining order for “protection from abuse” against an unnamed female wrestler. That same day, Angle was spotted following the woman to a local Starbucks, and an arrest took place.
In addition to “harassment and prohibited acts”, Angle also faces charges of “prohibited acts-possession” for being in possession of HGH and “driving while operating privilege is suspended” for driving with a suspended license.
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On Saturday August 15th, The Real Housewives of Orange County “star” Matt Keough (mugshot pictured above) was pulled over by cops for running a stop sign. When Keough was given a blood test, they found his Blood Alcohol Content was three times over the legal limit.
According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Koeugh was arrested, taken into custody and later posted bail with a $10,000 bond.
Last year Keough was arrested and sentenced to 180 days jail for violating probation stemming from a 2005 DUI charge. No word at this time what the latest charge could mean for Keough.
Andre 3000 Charged with Speeding
Over the weekend Andre 3000 was charged driving 109 mph is a 65 mph zone outside of Atlanta, GA early Saturday morning. He is currently out on bond of $1200 and awaiting a hearing on April 29th.
Police say that 3000, whose real name is Andre Benjamin and is part of the duo Outkast, says that he was speeding because he needed to turn around after missing an exit.
No official word has been given through Andre 3000′s publicist, and it is unclear at this time whether he has a criminal defense attorney.
Luther Campbell, a former member of 2 Live Crew, was arrested in Maimi-Dade County on Tuesday, on charges of contempt of court. Campbell spent less than twenty-four hours behind bars before being released.
Charges come from Campbell owing the courts over $10,000. Originally it was reported that the money was due to missed child support payments, but it is now unclear exactly what Campbell owes the money for.
Chad Tulik Mugshot
Chad Tulik, who was a former “contestant” on the Tila Tequila dating show A Shot At Love, has been arrested on domestic violence charges for allegedly beating up his girlfriend.
Tulik was arrested early Friday January 6th after cops were called in by neighbors who reported that a loud argument sounded like it was becoming physical. Cops arrived on the scene and entered the residence to find Tulik’s girlfriend with visible injuries.
Tulik was booked on multiple charges including felony assault, dissuading a witness and vandalism due to the allegation that he smashed his girlfriend’s iPhone when she tried to call the cops.
Tulik is currently being held, with a $50,000 bail.
Last week, movie star and football (thats soccer to you yanks) player Vinnie Jones started a brawl in a South Dakota bar with two of the patrons. Jones, who was intoxicated at the time of the fight, was waiting for a pool table being used by locals Juan Barrera and Jesse Bickett. During the altercation, which was allegedly started by Jones, Jones was smashed in the face with a beer glass by Bickett. Undeterred by the blood streaming from his face, Jones continued to beat the hell out of Barrera.
Think of any of the multiple scenes in a Guy Ritchie movie where Jones beats the hell out of some poor hooligan. Now apply that image of the snarling and enraged Jones to the real world.
Currently, Jones has been charged with three counts of simple assault. If Jones is found guilty of all three, he could face up to $2000 in fines and a year in jail. There has been no word from Jones criminal defense representation or if the Barrera and Bickett plan to file a personal injury lawsuit.
Suge Knight Mugshot
Back in August, Suge Knight was arrested in Las Vegas for allegedly attacking his girlfriend, and during the arrest he was found to have two controlled substances, meth and hydrocodone, on his person.
This weekend, Knight was finally officially charged with two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor for battery.
More to come on this, as lawyers from Clark County and for the defense start to make their initial statements.
Katt Williams Arrested on Weapons Charges
After cops noticed three guns inside the cars of Katt Williams’ motorcade, Katt Williams was picked up on charges of weapons possession and spent most of Thursday in a New York City prison.
Williams posted a $25,000 bond with the Manhattan Criminal Court that night, and was only a half hour late to a concert at Carnegie Hall where a sold-out crowd awaited him. Williams went on to reference the arrest during his show.
We’ll follow up on this story as more details develop, and of course note any official statement from the criminal attorneys on either side of the case.
Mos Def Hates Him Some Paparazzi
Mos Def is currently being sought for questioning after he allegedly attacked a photographer during an event at the Men’s Apparel and Garment Industry Convention (MAGIC) in Las Vegas.
Def, whose real name is Dante Terrell Smith, faces charges of malicious destruction of private property and felony robbery after he reportedly took the camera from one of the official photographers at the event, smashed it on the ground, and then took the broken equipment.
The victim, Volker Corell, claims he also received a cut on his hand during the altercation.
A warrant is currently out for Mos Def’s arrest, though no prosecutors or criminal defense attorneys have stepped forward at this time with any comments.
