01/05/07 - Busta's Out On Bail, Back In Court In February

that-damn-good · 01-05-2007, 01:12 PM

cBusta Rhymes posted bail and was released yesterday (January 4) after being arraigned on misdemeanor assault charges in New York.

As previously reported by SOHH, Rhymes (born Trevor Smith) turned himself in yesterday to New York City authorities after 39-year old former employee, Eddie Hatchett, filed a complaint that Rhymes attacked him after he attempted to collect money that he was allegedly owed.

According to the Associated Press, Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Neil Ross set Rhymes' bail at $3,500 for two third-degree assault charges, two lesser charges and set his next court date for February 20. The judge also signed an order for Rhymes to stay away from the accuser.

Robert Kalina, Rhymes' lawyer, told the judge, "I can tell you, judge, my client is innocent, and I rarely say this in a courtroom." He added that the accuser had no discernible injuries other than one red mark on his face.

The rapper posted bail minutes after the arraignment and left the courthouse, out of the view of the news media. Scott Leemon, another defense lawyer for Busta, said the rapper was taken away in a Department of Corrections bus. His sport utility vehicle was still parked outside the courthouse when he left.

"Busta adamantly denies all the allegations contained in the complaint," Leemon said outside the courthouse. "We look forward to having our day in court."

The attack reportedly took place on December 26 outside of Rhymes' office on West Broadway in lower Manhattan. According to Hatchett, Busta hit him "with a closed fist about the head and neck" and knocked him around, kicking him in the ribs and torso which resulted in cuts on his face and neck as well as substantial pain.

ns_diplomat · 01-05-2007, 01:23 PM

props man......

StylinMylin · 01-05-2007, 01:30 PM

i cannot believe busta.. like whats with him g?

C.Smith · 01-05-2007, 02:35 PM

good luck busta (Y)

C-Scrilla · 01-05-2007, 06:04 PM

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooow props

busta's a lil punk for doing that like he aint got the money lol

and if he doesnt its Probly cuz all those chains he got lol

DaDizzle · 01-05-2007, 07:02 PM

busta rhymes is a dumbass

Million$Hustla · 01-05-2007, 07:17 PM

wtf is wrong with the nigga....

Zhiwai · 01-05-2007, 08:16 PM

Props on the news

01-05-2007, 01:12 PM	#1
that-damn-good Cerebral Assassin Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MTL Posts: 7,589 Repped: 859 Repped 4,150 Times in 472 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	01/05/07 - Busta's Out On Bail, Back In Court In February 01/05/07 - Busta's Out On Bail, Back In Court In February cBusta Rhymes posted bail and was released yesterday (January 4) after being arraigned on misdemeanor assault charges in New York. As previously reported by SOHH, Rhymes (born Trevor Smith) turned himself in yesterday to New York City authorities after 39-year old former employee, Eddie Hatchett, filed a complaint that Rhymes attacked him after he attempted to collect money that he was allegedly owed. According to the Associated Press, Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Neil Ross set Rhymes' bail at $3,500 for two third-degree assault charges, two lesser charges and set his next court date for February 20. The judge also signed an order for Rhymes to stay away from the accuser. Robert Kalina, Rhymes' lawyer, told the judge, "I can tell you, judge, my client is innocent, and I rarely say this in a courtroom." He added that the accuser had no discernible injuries other than one red mark on his face. The rapper posted bail minutes after the arraignment and left the courthouse, out of the view of the news media. Scott Leemon, another defense lawyer for Busta, said the rapper was taken away in a Department of Corrections bus. His sport utility vehicle was still parked outside the courthouse when he left. "Busta adamantly denies all the allegations contained in the complaint," Leemon said outside the courthouse. "We look forward to having our day in court." The attack reportedly took place on December 26 outside of Rhymes' office on West Broadway in lower Manhattan. According to Hatchett, Busta hit him "with a closed fist about the head and neck" and knocked him around, kicking him in the ribs and torso which resulted in cuts on his face and neck as well as substantial pain. __________________

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01-05-2007, 01:30 PM	#3
StylinMylin Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 67 Repped: 0 Repped 5 Times in 3 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	i cannot believe busta.. like whats with him g?

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C.Smith Dipset All Day Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,493 Repped: 34 Repped 197 Times in 46 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	good luck busta (Y)

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C-Scrilla Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Da Couv Washington Posts: 286 Repped: 189 Repped 10 Times in 4 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	wooooooooooooooooooooooooooow props busta's a lil punk for doing that like he aint got the money lol and if he doesnt its Probly cuz all those chains he got lol

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Million$Hustla Pow! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,382 Repped: 1,132 Repped 42 Times in 12 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	wtf is wrong with the nigga....

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Zhiwai G_unit_soldier_Chang Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 9,469 Repped: 15 Repped 49 Times in 8 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Props on the news