July 17

Akon: Harassment Trial Delayed

Posted by Brian

Akon’s court hearing for alleged misdemeanor endangerment and harassment charges has been delayed. He pleaded not guilty to charges of endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree harassment in December (07). He was accused of the charges following an incident while performing in New York in June (07).

It is alleged a fan threw an object at the star, which encouraged him to retaliate.  Akon – real name Aliuane Badara Thiam – was due in court yesterday, but it has now been delayed until August. The alleged victim’s mother, Patricia Smith called the hearing “pretty typical,” adding of the latest setback: “People can just hang in there long enough until the case goes in their favor.” Akon could face one year and 15 days in jail if convicted.

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One comment...What do you think?

  1. 4Avatars v0.3.1Posted by Keisha 23rd July, 2008 at 8:21 pm

    Aww lawd… please don’t let this one drag out for year like R’s trial did. But even if it did, I’m not sure it would carry as much interest as “I’ll piss on you.”