Because you are a faithful Popsquire follower, you know that Josh Brolin was arrested last weekend in Louisiana for allegedly obstructing police officers’ attempts to break up a bar fight.
A witness now says that a cell phone recorded part of the incident, which involved both Brolin and his W co-star, Jeffrey Wright, as well as five crew members, a dozen police officers, a police dog and a crowd of onlookers.
The witness, whose name is not being released, claims that a racial slur was aimed at Wright, who is black.
The actors’ attorneys are rumored to have the cell phone footage.
According to the police reports, a taser was used on Wright and he and Brolin were hit with pepper spray when they wouldn’t quit holding onto each other.
It’s good to know that while cell phones should not be used while driving, they might be very helpful in crime fighting and civil rights. Popsquire will keep you posted!
Hmm…someone must not be subscribing to Popsquire by email! If he were, Brian Bonsall — former Family Ties star — would have known to show up to court yesterday for alleged probation violations.
As a reminder, he was placed on probation last year for assaulting his girlfriend and now is accused of violating the conditions of his probation by failing to pay for domestic-violence classes, missing daily breathalyzer tests and submitting a positive breath test.
If you have seen this man, please tell him to proceed directly to court. Alex P. Keaton would be very disappointed!
Andy Dick was arrested early this morning in Murrieta, Calif., on drug and sexual battery charges after he allegedly pulled down a 17-year-old girl’s tank top in a bar parking lot.
According to the police statement, Dick: (1) walked up to the girl; (2) grabbed her tank top and bra; and (3) pulled them down, exposing her breasts. Not surprisingly, the cops also found pot and Xanax in his pockets.
He was booked at 4:30 a.m. — and later released on $5,000 bail — for felony possession of narcotics, misdemeanor possession of marijuana and misdemeanor sexual battery.
Brian Bonsall — who played the youngest sibling during the later years of Family Ties — is due in court today for allegedprobation violations.
He was placed on probation last year for assaulting his girlfriend and now is accused of violating the conditions of his probation by failing to pay for domestic-violence classes, missing daily breathalyzer tests and submitting a positive breath test.
The probation officer is expected to recommend: (1) a 60-day term of work release, which allows inmates to leave the Boulder County Jail for work every day and requires them to return at night; (2) a “strict sobriety schedule,” including attendance at four AA meetings per week; and (3) pay for his violence classes.
Popsquire’s perspective…
Violating probation is a easy way to land yourself in jail! Judges often are inclined to grant probation for certain offenses, but you expect jail time if you can’t stay out of trouble while on probation.
For a trip down memory lane, check out this Baskin Robbins commercial starring Bonsall. Is Popsquire the only one who thinks his favorite flavor was rum raisin?!?
In addition to the birth of the Brangelina twins, this weekend also provided us with the arrest of Josh Brolin!
According to US Magazine, the actor — who is currently shooting the George Bush biopic “W” - was busted around 2 a.m. Saturday in Louisiana after he and several others allegedly tried to obstruct police officers trying to break up the fight.
Unfortunately, this was not Josh’s first collision with the law. In 2004, Brolin was arrested and charged with spousal battery after his wife, actress Diane Lane, claimed he hit her. “There was a misunderstanding at their home,” his rep said at the time, adding that Diane did not want to press charges.
Why is he so mad? Is being Barbra Streisand’s stepson that difficult?!?
If you have been using your flashcards properly, then you should remember that Nate Dogg was arrested on June 23 after allegedly threateningto kill his wife and chasing her in his car on LA’s 405 Freeway.
Yesterday, the Los Angeles D.A.’s office filed a criminal complaint against the former rapper, charging him with: (1) three felony counts of making criminal threats and stalking; and (2) one misdemeanor count of driving on a suspended license.
While we await Nate Dogg’s inevitable jail time, enjoy this ‘N Sync classic, “Bye, Bye, Bye.”
Eminem is facing a lawsuit for allegedly punching a man at Detroit’s Eight Mile strip club approximately two years ago. According to the Detroit News, the complaint, which was filed just before the holiday weekend, details the event as follows:
Miad Jarbou, the plaintiff, claims his friend said the following as Eminem entered the men’s restroom: “Hey Eminem, what’s up man?”
Eminem’s bodyguard standing near the door told him to “Shut the (expletive) up, man! Don’t say another word.”
Jarbou then responded: “Hey, man, my friend ain’t starting trouble. It’s just cool to see Eminem.”
Eminem stepped back from a urinal and “without warning or provocation … drove his fist in a violent punching manner” into Jarbou’s face, knocking him to the ground.
Eminem and his bodyguard then left the men’s room.
The plaintiff is seeking at least $25,000 for “physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, ongoing serious injuries requiring medical treatment” and “embarrassment, humiliation, medical expenses, wage loss and other economic and non-economic” damages.
Popsquire’s Pop Quiz: Why can this guy wait two years after an incident to sue?
Nearly every tort and/or crime has a statute of limitations, meaning that a plaintiff has a certain amount of time after an incident to sue. In Michigan the statute of limitations for assault and battery cases is two years.
It’s been a busy week for Travis McCoy, lead singer for Gym Class Heroes. He was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly assaulting a fan who taunted him with racial slurs.
Now, according to TMZ, after being released on $500 bail, the “cops want to talk to him again.”
Popsquire’s advice: Just tell the cops you were using “Cupid’s Chokehold.” Clearly, that’s not assault!
Check out this You Tube video of Amy Winehouse in concert this weekend. Make sure you watch what she does with her elbow. Is this battery or choreography? You decide!
Do you Believe in life after jail…after jail…after jail?
This is a question Calvin Hutton Houghland, an aggressive Cher fan, may be asking himself after being arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and public intoxication early this morning in Nashville.
According to E! Online, Houghland allegedly: (1) was asked to leave Tootsies Orchid Lounge after bothering Cher; (2) sneaked back into the club and grabbed Cher by the waist; (3) after being told to leave again, called the police claiming he was assaulted; and (4) even though Cher declined to press charges, he asked to be taken into custody where he stayed overnight.
So many punch lines, so little space…You decide!
Is Popsquire the only one who thinks the bouncer had a Heart of Stone?!?
I bet someone wishes he could Turn Back Time!
Don’t judge Calvin — You know it Could’ve Been You!
Famous for hits like “Don’t Take The Girl” and “Indian Outlaw,” Tim McGraw personified his lyrics at a Washington concert last night when he yanked a fan out of the crowd after seeing the man rough up a female concertgoer.
The country singer’s rep released this statement: “While Tim was performing at the White River Amphitheater in Auburn, Wash., last night, he watched a man rush to the front of the stage. This overly aggressive fan attacked a female fan and Tim witnessed this incident.”
Former NBA superstar and Carmen Elektra’s ex-husband, Dennis Rodman, pleaded no contest to domestic violence charges yesterday in a Los Angeles court.
In exchange for his plea, Rodman was sentenced to: (a) 36 months of probation; (b) 45 days of roadside graffiti removal; (c) one year of domestic violence counseling; and (d) six months of drug and alcohol treatment.
The judge warned Dennis about future incidents: “If I hear or see in the news that you have committed any more crimes — you will go to jail.”
Rapper Nate Dogg was arrested this morning and booked at the L.A. County Medical Ward of the Twin Towers jail on one count of making terrorist threats and another for driving with a suspended license. The Dogg’s wife called 911 claiming that he had threatened to kill her and was chasing her in his car northbound on Interstate 405, according to E! Online.
Popsquire’s perspective…
Given that Nate Dogg recently pleaded guilty to trespass and battery charges arising out of a 2006 altercation with an ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend, today’s actions do not bode well for the rapper. If guilty, Nate Dogg likely may be facing jail time, especially because he already is on probation and supposed to complete a domestic violence treatment program.
While we await the outcome, let’s enjoy a Britney classic, “You Drive Me Crazy.” Fitting, isn’t it?
Naomi Campbell is awaiting sentencing in an English court after pleading guilty today to: (1) three counts of assaulting a constable; (2) one count of disorderly conduct likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress; and (3) two counts of using threatening, abusive words or behaviour to cabin crew.
According to the BBC, these charges and upcoming sentencing arise out of an April 3 incident at Heathrow airport during which the supermodel kicked an officer and swore at the flight captain after learning that her luggage might be missing. Naomi faces up to six months in jail and a $10,000 fine.
Popsquire hopes the court goes easy on her. Airplane rage is kinda understandable, don’t ya think?
UPDATE: NAOMI HAS BEEN SENTENCED TO 200 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AND FINES TOTALING ABOUT $700.
UPDATE #2: After being sentenced, Naomi explained the basis for her conduct as follows:
“I was called a racial name on that flight. And that was part of my reaction. Again, nothing to do with the police but yes from British Airways. I was called a golliwog supermodel, I don’t think that’s really fair do you?’ Would you like it if someone turned round and called you a golliwog supermodel? I mean I’m proud to be a black woman, I’m proud to be British, I’m proud of the job that I do but I did not call anyone names of colour, of their race. And, you know, I’ve had to leave all of that out of court and all of that out of statement because at the end of the day the real problem was, I took my upset and my, the end of my wrath came out on the police, which was wrong.”
You better pick the right mate, or you might be making a jail date!
Exhibit A: Amy Winehouse.
After more than seven months in jail, Amy’s husband Blake Fiedler-Civil has pleaded guilty to roughing up a bartender and trying to cover it up. Blake has been in jail almost the entire year that he and Amy have been married.
Exhibit B: Anne Hathaway.
Anne’s boyfriend, Raffaelo Follieri, was arrested back in April for writing a bad check worth $250,000. Although the misdemeanor charges were dropped, Raffaello is back in the news.
Now, according to the NY Post, The Follieri Foundation — a children’s charity run by Raffaelo — is being investigated by the State Attorney General’s office. Although the AG’s office hasn’t confirmed the subject matter, the investigation followed a discovery that the foundation might have failed to file tax-disclosure forms required of nonprofit groups.
Some girls just love a bad boy. Maybe they should try for a “Father Figure” instead!
Update: Amy Winehouse has been arrested for the head butting incident described in yesterday’s post. In addition to civil damages, Amy could face up to six months in jail. Yikes!
Question: If she is in jail too long, will her hair deflate and look like this?
Popsquire loves a good, literal collision between pop culture and law. Today, it comes to us in the form of Amy Winehouse, whom British police are investigating for allegedly head butting a man outside of a London bar early Wednesday morning.
Popsquire’s perspective…
Battery generally is defined as an intentional, unpermitted act causing harmful or offensive contact with another person. Um, is there any doubt that a head butt counts?!?
Typically, battery is prosecuted as a crime only in cases involving serious harm to the victim. Given the size of Winehouse’s head, it seems like prosecution might be possible, but the real question is how much the alleged victim will seek in damages via a civil lawsuit. While we await the lawsuit, enjoy this Amy Winehouse hit, “You Know I’m No Good.”
On the third day of Rob Lowe, this lawsuit gives to us…sexual battery! Among the twelve claims in Jessica Gibson’s cross-complaint is sexual battery, which generally is defined in California as an intentional sexually offensive contact.
Popsquire pop quiz: Which of the following allegations from the cross-complaint could constitute sexual battery?
Rob placed his hand inside Gibson’s pants “in order to touch her crotch.”
Rob repeatedly exposed “his flacid penis.”
Rob repeatedly exposed “his erect penis.”
Rob repeatedly asked Gibson “to touch his penis.”
Rob repeatedly masturbated in her presence.
Although all of these may qualify as assault (a future topic of discussion), battery includes a much more limited definition. As a result, exposure of a body part (items 2-4) — without any touching — likely are not considered battery. Thus, we are left with a crotch touch as the prime candidate. As for numero 5, well, it probably could go either way. Popsquire will leave that up to your imagination!
Feel free to take the quiz as often as you’d like. As you do, enjoy this Divinyls’ hit…
Because you are a faithful Popsquire follower, you know that Josh Brolin was arrested last weekend in Louisiana for allegedly obstructing police officers’ attempts to break up a bar fight.
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