Renowned rapper and actor, 50 Cent, has managed to avoid criminal charges for an incident where he threw a microphone into the crowd during his Los Angeles show in August. The incident resulted in a spectator sustaining severe lacerations to her head and face.
Key Takeaway
50 Cent has managed to avoid criminal charges for throwing a microphone into the crowd during his Los Angeles concert. The case remains open for one year and may be re-evaluated if any further incidents occur between 50 Cent and the affected spectator. The rapper’s lawyer maintains that the incident was unintentional and a result of technical difficulties during the performance.
Background of the Incident
The incident took place on August 30 during a concert at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, where technical difficulties with the microphone angered 50 Cent. In a fit of frustration, he angrily threw the microphone into the crowd, unintentionally hitting a spectator named Bryhana Monegain in the forehead.
Bryhana Monegain, a Power 106 radio host, filed a police report following the incident, and the case was initially presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office as a felony. However, the D.A.’s Office later referred the case to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office.
No Criminal Charges Filed
The latest update from the City Attorney’s office reveals that no criminal charges have been filed against 50 Cent, provided he remains on good behavior. It is important to note that the case will remain open for one year from the date of the incident. If any further incidents involving 50 Cent and Bryhana occur during this time, the possibility of re-evaluating the case for potential criminal charges remains.
50 Cent’s Defense
Amidst the controversy, 50 Cent’s lawyer, Scott Leemon, publicly stated that the rapper had never intended to strike anyone with the microphone and that the incident was a result of his frustration due to technical malfunctions. Despite this explanation, Bryhana Monegain required medical assistance to treat her injuries.
