Kanye West has been charged with criminal battery and attempted grand theft for allegedly attacking a paparazzo at LAX on July 19 ... TMZ has learned.
Kanye went off on the photog ... who dared to speak with him as he left the airport. The photog went to the hospital and has filed a lawsuit. The photog hired Gloria Allred, who has said the attack left her client badly injured.
Just days before the attack Kanye issued multiple warnings to the paparazzi NOT to speak to him.
If convicted of both misdemeanors ... Kanye faces a maximum of 1 year in jail.
He'll be arraigned October 10th.
We attempted to reach Kanye's lawyer, Blair Berk, but her assistant said she was unavailable "because it's the highest holy day of the year for Jews" and she was at services.
Fun Fact: The L.A. City Attorney's office nailed 2 men in the Kardashian fam in 1 day. They filed DUI charges against Lamar Odom this morning. Scott Disick ... they're watching you. Source
The paparazzi really need to chill the **** out. If the man does not want to be bothered then leave him the **** alone. Don't act shock when he beats your ass.
The paparazzi really need to chill the **** out. If the man does not want to be bothered then leave him the **** alone. Don't act shock when he beats your ass.
Its unfortunate but when you are world famous, being followed by paparazzi is to be expected and a small price to pay for such privilege. He isnt above the law and should be treated the same as everyone else
Kanyeezus is really childish, tho. Like, REALLY childish. Being that he's a dad now, you'd think he'd step his maturity game up. And I'm saying this as a semi-stan.
That said, I have no sympathy for a "professional stalker" who gets their ass beat. That's the risk you take.
@ who dared speak with him
