No stranger to dodgy behaviour with respect to "minors", the Senegalese-American rap artist has already been criticized for simulating sex with a 14 year old fan while in concert in Trinidad (Akon claims he didn't know the girl was underage). Now, he faces criminal charges for tossing another fan from the stage while performing in a concert in New York.
The incident occurred when someone from the audience threw an object at Akon during the show. He asked the audience to identify the culprit, dragged the 15 year old boy on stage, hoisted him on his shoulders, and then threw him back into the audience.
But it wasn't the boy who sought to press charges. Rather, it was Abby Rosa, a girl in the audience, who was hit by the falling fan. She claims to have suffered concussion, and in court earlier this week, Akon pleaded "not guilty" to the two charges of endangering the welfare of a minor, and harassment.
"It was never Akon's intention to violate the law," said the singer's lawyer, Benjamin Brafman, during an appearance in court. "This unfortunate incident was a spontaneous reaction during a live concert that Akon deeply
Akon still doesn't know if he'll be Konvicted, but faces imprisonment for up to a year if he is found guilty of the charges. And so, let this be a lesson to all of you. Tossing off on stage is never, ever a good idea.
Copyright : MTV Australia
