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NEWS:Akon Pleads Guilty In 2007 Fan-Tossing Incident |
| Release Date >> December 18, 2008 More In >> News |
Akon pleaded guilty to harassment on Wednesday (December 17) in New York state, for tossing a fan off stage during a concert in upstate New York last year. As a part of his plea, the 35-year-old singer (real name: Aliaune Thiam) will serve no jail time as long as he performs 65 hours of community service and pays a fine of $250, according to the Associated Press. Akon threw a teen boy off stage durng the Annual KFEST concert in Fishkill, New York back in June 2007. The incident also caused injury to another concertgoer who said she suffered a concussion when the teen landed on her. After entering his plea, Akon shook hands with Anthony Smith, the now 16-year-old fan, and apologized to him and his parents. He did not comment as he left the courthouse, but his lawyer issued a statement. “We are pleased that the case has been resolved and Akon looks forward to putting this unfortunate incident behind him,” said Andrea Zellan. Akon was originally charged with misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree harassment, a violation. He originally pleaded not guilty, but was offered a deal for a guilty plea. |
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