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Sunday, April 26, 2009

Dashing Andre

busted Andre 3000 mugshot

Subject:
Andre 3000

Charges: In March 2009, rapper/actor Andre 3000 (real name: Andre Benjamin), one half of the duo Outkast, was busted by Georgia police for speeding. The posted speed limit was 65 mph and Andre was going 109 mph.

Date: Mugshot taken on March 30, 2009

Verdict: The busted Grammy winner told cops he was speeding because he missed an exit and had to turn around. Andre posted $1200 bond and was released pending a court date.

Tennis Star's Dilemma

busted Jennifer Capriati mugshot

Subject:
Jennifer Capriati

Charges: In 1994, tennis star Jennifer Capriati was arrested by Florida police and charged with possession of marijuana after cops went to her hotel room in search of a runaway girl.

Date: Mugshot taken on May 16, 1994

Verdict: Capriati settled the misdemeanor charge by agreeing to attend drug counseling.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Eye on T.I.


busted T.I. mugshot

Subject: T.I.

Charges: In 2003, rapper T.I. (real name: Clifford Harris) was arrested by Florida cops and charged with battery on a law enforcement officer, trespassing, and disorderly conduct after security guards accused him and some friends of creating a disturbance at a Hillsborough County mall.

Date: Mugshot taken on September 23, 2003

Verdict: In January 2005, T.I. pleaded guilty to the charges. He was sentenced to 18 months of probation and 75 hours of community service.

Scot on the Rocks

busted Scottie Pippen mugshot

Subject: Scottie Pippen

Charges: Six-time NBA champ's Scottie Pippen was busted in April 1999 and charged with drunk driving. He was arrested by Houston cops after running a red light. Pippen failed a field sobriety test and refused to take a breathalyzer.

Date: Mugshot taken on April 22. 1999

Verdict: Pippen was booked on suspicion of DWI and released on $500 bond. Harris County prosecutors subsequently dismissed the misdemeanor charge.