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West Accused Of Smashing Camera In Altercation

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: September 12, 2008

Kanye West and one of his bodyguards were arrested Thursday at Los Angeles International Airport after an altercation in which the rapper allegedly smashed a camera on the floor.
Airport police arrested West and his road manager, Don Crowley, who also serves as a bodyguard, on suspicion of felony vandalism shortly before 8 a.m., LAX spokesman Marshall Lowe said. He said early reports indicated that a camera valued at more than $10,000 was broken.

The incident happened before West and his bodyguard passed a security checkpoint at an airport terminal that houses American Airlines. The pair were scheduled to board a flight to Honolulu, Lowe said.

West's publicist declined to comment Thursday.

The arrest was first reported by TMZ, which posted video showing a man in a gray hooded sweatshirt, identified by the celebrity gossip site as West. The man throws a camera to the ground.

Priest Who Stalked O'Brien Leaves Rehab

The Boston Archdiocese says a priest accused of stalking Conan O'Brien has checked himself out of a medical facility against Cardinal Sean O'Malley's wishes.

The Rev. David Ajemian pleaded guilty in April to disorderly conduct after admitting he sent letters and DVDs to the NBC late-night TV host. In one of the letters, he called himself one of O'Brien's "most dangerous fans."

After his plea, he was told by O'Malley to remain indefinitely at an unidentified residential treatment facility.

The archdiocese said it was told Thursday that Ajemian left the facility. It said it was a violation of his priestly vows to disobey O'Malley, and Ajemian can no longer function as a priest.

T.I.'s Ex Sues For More Child Support

The mother of two of T.I.'s children has sued the rapper for more child support, claiming she is having a hard time supporting the boys with the $2,000 a month he is providing.

Lashon Dixon, 29, and T.I., 27, dated before he reached rap megastar status. Their boys are ages 7 and 8.

T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris, is currently serving 1,000 hours of community service and will afterward serve a year in prison on federal weapons charges.

On Marijuana Charge, Police Get White Collar

Ron White of the "Blue Collar Comedy Tour" was late to a sold-out Vero Beach performance - but he had a good excuse.

The police department arrested the 51-year-old comedian Wednesday on charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. White, whose comedy album is titled "You Can't Fix Stupid," was booked at the Indian River County Jail shortly after 6 p.m. and released about two hours later on $1,000 bail.

Today's Birthdays

Country singer George Jones is 77. Actor Ian Holm is 77. Musician Neil Peart (Rush) is 56. Singer-actress Jennifer Hudson is 27.

Source: The Associated Press

CORRECTIONS

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