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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.