THUGLIFE: Kanye West A ‘Named Suspect’ In Beverly Hills Battery Probe
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YE needs anger management ASAP!
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Los Angeles (CNN) -- Kanye West is a suspect in a misdemeanor battery assault probe in Beverly Hills, police said Monday.
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The alleged battery happened near Wilshire Boulevard at 12:15 p.m. Monday, a Beverly Hills Police Department statement said. "Mr. West had left the location prior to officers arrival," police said. "As of this writing, BHPD Detectives are conducting a follow-up investigation."
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Representatives for West did not immediately respond to CNN calls for comment.
The police statement gave few other details.
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"The named suspect was identified as Kanye West by the victim and several witnesses," police said.
West already faces charges of battery and attempted grand theft in an altercation with a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport last summer.
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Photographer Daniel Ramos flagged down police and said he was taking photos of an "individual" when the suspect attacked him.
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West's lawyer, Blair Berk, entered a not guilty plea on West's behalf in court in November. The case is set for another hearing on January 23.
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Rob Wilcox, spokesman for the Los Angeles city attorney's office, said each of the two charges carries a maximum sentence of six months in jail.
A Prision Kite From T.I AKA Letter To His Fans
08/16/2011 • The "Free TIP" text,tweets and FB status can finally come to an end. T.I is due to be released next month.Tip recently wrote his final letter to the outside world from his cell at the Forrest City correctional facility. Bankhead's finest sent his final thank you’s and update to fans on his mental state and plans when he touches down. Read more after the jump.... more
