Rapper 50 Cent’s arraignment on domestic violence charge postponed
Rapper 50 Cent’s arraignment on domestic violence and vandalism charges has been postponed until Aug. 5, the Los Angeles city attorney said Monday.
Defense attorneys for the rapper, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, requested the delay so they can arrange for Jackson to appear in court, among other reasons, officials said.
Jackson was charged with one count of domestic violence and four counts of vandalism earlier this month in connection with a June 23 incident at his former girlfriend’s Toluca Lake condo.
Jackson and his former girlfriend -- whom the rapper dated for three years and with whom he has a child -- were arguing when the woman locked herself in the bathroom. Jackson allegedly kicked open the door and kicked her before someone called police.
Authorities say Jackson also destroyed $7,100 worth of property, including chandeliers, furniture, lamps and a television. He left the scene before police arrived.
Jackson faces up to five years in jail and $46,000 in fines, according to prosecutors.
“Regardless of perceived celebrity or notoriety, domestic violence is a serious crime, and alleged perpetrators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law by this office,” City Atty. Mike Feuer said when Jackson was charged.
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