All articles tagged with #misdemeanor charge
Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice was found driving a Lamborghini with a small amount of marijuana, making it a Class B misdemeanor charge in Texas, and is expected to face charges in a six-car collision in Dallas. He is also subject to NFL discipline for violating the Personal Conduct Policy.
RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian pleads not guilty in court after being charged in a hit-and-run incident, where he allegedly rear-ended a car in a drive-thru and left the scene. Avedisian, who has been the CEO of RIPTA for six years and was previously the mayor of Warwick for 18 years, was released on $1,000 personal recognizance and is scheduled to appear in court again on April 25.
Rapper Killer Mike, who won three Grammys, was detained and charged with misdemeanor battery after an altercation with security at the 2024 Grammys. He cited confusion over which door to enter and an "over-zealous" security guard. Killer Mike expressed confidence in being cleared of wrongdoing and thanked fans for their support, while a source close to him stated that the situation had been overblown and they are confident he will be exonerated.
The House of Representatives has voted to censure Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York for falsely pulling a fire alarm in a Capitol Hill office building earlier this year, resulting in a misdemeanor charge. The vote largely fell along party lines, with three Democrats joining Republicans in censuring Bowman. Bowman has expressed regret and taken accountability for his actions, while Republicans argue that censure is necessary to hold him accountable for breaking the law. This marks the third censure of a House lawmaker this year and the 27th in the history of the House.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a New York Democrat, has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge for falsely triggering a fire alarm in a House office building. As part of a plea deal, Bowman will be on probation for three months, pay a $1,000 fine, and write an apology letter to the US Capitol Police. If he fulfills these terms, the charge will be dropped at his sentencing hearing in January. Bowman was caught on tape pulling the fire alarm in September, causing the building to be evacuated. It is unclear if he will face federal prosecution for the incident.
US Congressman Jamaal Bowman, a Democrat from New York, is expected to plead guilty to triggering a false fire alarm in a Capitol office building. Bowman claims it was accidental, but Republicans accused him of deliberately sabotaging a vote. He is facing a misdemeanor charge and could be fined up to $1,000 and sentenced to six months in prison. If he follows bail conditions for three months, the charges may be dropped. Bowman has apologized and will write an apology letter.
Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman has been charged with falsely pulling a fire alarm in a Capitol Hill office building before a last-minute vote to fund the government in September. Bowman has agreed to plead guilty, pay a $1,000 fine, and write an apology letter. He has been ordered to appear in court for his arraignment on the misdemeanor charge. Bowman admitted to activating the fire alarm but called it a "lapse in judgment." The incident sparked allegations of attempting to delay the vote, which Bowman denied.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a Democrat from New York, will plead guilty to falsely pulling a fire alarm at a congressional office building before a House vote on a spending bill. Bowman admitted to pulling the alarm, claiming it was an "innocent mistake" while rushing to make a vote. He will pay the maximum fine and hopes the charges will be dropped. Republicans accused Bowman of intentionally delaying the vote, but he denied the allegations. Bowman is set to be arraigned in D.C. Superior Court.
Ray Epps, who was the subject of right-wing conspiracy theories suggesting he was part of a secret FBI plot to orchestrate the January 6 Capitol riot, has been charged with a misdemeanor related to the riot. Epps is expected to plead guilty. Some defendants in other January 6 cases have pointed to Epps, but prosecutors have consistently denied any affiliation between Epps and law enforcement. Epps has denied inciting the riot and has filed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News and Tucker Carlson.
NFL player Alvin Kamara has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge in relation to a Las Vegas fight, resulting in the dismissal of his felony charge. Kamara will have to perform community service and pay $100,000 to the victim for medical bills. The incident occurred after the 2022 Pro Bowl, and Kamara was initially arrested for battery resulting in substantial bodily harm. The NFL will now review the incident and decide on any further punishment.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge in connection to a February 2022 incident in Las Vegas. Kamara will have to perform community service and pay over $100,000 to the victim for medical bills. The civil suit filed against Kamara by the victim has been settled, including an apology from Kamara. Kamara could still face punishment from the NFL.
Two former University at Buffalo football players, Blake Hiligh and Zachary Pilarcek, have been arraigned on a misdemeanor animal cruelty charge after Hiligh allegedly used a leather belt to beat his dog while Pilarcek filmed the incident and posted it on social media. The SPCA began investigating after receiving a report of animal abuse, and the judge ruled that neither man is allowed to own any pet during the ongoing proceedings. The UB football program has permanently dismissed both players, emphasizing zero tolerance for such behavior. The dog, a miniature poodle named Kobe, is currently in the custody of the SPCA.
Former Rep. Madison Cawthorn pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge for bringing a loaded gun through airport security at Charlotte Douglas International Airport last year. He was fined $250 and the gun will be returned to him. Cawthorn previously brought an unloaded gun through security at another airport in February 2021 but was not charged.
Former North Carolina congressman Madison Cawthorn pleaded guilty to a third-degree misdemeanor charge for bringing a loaded gun into Charlotte Douglas International Airport. He was sentenced to a $250 fine and the gun was not confiscated. Cawthorn said he forgot the gun was in his backpack and learned lessons from the arrest.
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon has pleaded not guilty to a first-degree misdemeanor aggravated menacing charge, which stems from an incident on January 21 where he allegedly pointed a gun at someone and made threatening remarks. Mixon has had legal trouble before, having been suspended for one season while at the University of Oklahoma for punching a woman. The Bengals have not commented on the current situation and Mixon's next court date is scheduled for May 3.