Judge Grants Rodman Request for Records

A judge ordered prosecutors Wednesday to turn over records requested by Dennis Rodman’s attorney, who says his client was targeted by Newport Beach police.

Orange County Superior Court Judge Frances Munoz gave prosecutors until Sept. 17 to hand over reports of city code violations in the last year that are similar to those for which Rodman has been cited, prosecutor Michael Fell said.

Paul Meyer, Rodman’s attorney, said, “We will adjust our defense according to the information that is provided.”

The former NBA star was to have been arraigned Wednesday on charges of disturbing the peace. He did not appear, and the arraignment was rescheduled for Sept. 17.

Rodman’s loud parties have prompted neighbors to complain repeatedly to police in the past several years and have led to more than $3,000 in fines for noise violations.

The most recent charges involve an allegedly loud and raucous 40th birthday party that Rodman held at his home May 12.

Police shut down the festivities after Rodman arrived by helicopter. The party, which about 300 people attended, featured performances by two rock bands and prompted dozens of complaints from neighbors.

In addition to disturbing the peace, Rodman faces two counts of illegally using sound amplification equipment. If convicted, Rodman could be sentenced to 18 months in jail and fined $3,000.

Newport Beach toughened its noise ordinance this year, partly because of complaints about Rodman.

In a separate case, police are investigating whether Rodman sprayed a Hooter’s restaurant crowd with a fire extinguisher on Sunday after someone made a remark he didn’t like.

In another case, Rodman is due to appear in court Sept. 19 for arraignment on charges that he broke Newport Harbor speed limits while driving his 47-foot boat.