Singer Rick James Is Released on Bail
Singer Rick James, arrested more than three weeks ago for allegedly torturing a woman with a hot cocaine pipe, was released on bail Saturday night from the Los Angeles County Central Jail, sheriff’s deputies said.
James, 43, the Grammy-winning “king of funk,” was arrested with his girlfriend, Tanya Hijazi, 21, on suspicion of torturing and sexually assaulting a Santa Monica woman they allegedly held hostage in James’ Hollywood Hills home.
James’ original $1 million bail was reduced by half on Wednesday. Hijazi was expected to be released later.
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