Melle Mel, a member of the pioneering hip-hop group Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, was arrested in Los Angeles and charged with felony domestic violence
. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, he was charged with felony domestic violence. Born Melvin Glover, the artist was released after posting a $50,000 bond., the woman accusing Glover of domestic violence, Jori Jordon claimed that the rapper hit her in the left eye. She also stated that her eye was previously “injured” a month ago after she was hit by a car door, which required surgery.
“I’m just sitting there, chillin,’” she said in the clip. “Next thing you know, this man just goes ‘whack’ with four rings on his finger and hits me in my eye.”Rolling StoneWednesday, Glover claims he has known Jordon for over 20 years and that at one point, they lived together. He also claims that she contacts him when he is in Los Angeles.
When he asked her to leave, Glover alleges, Jordon refused. As he attempted to escort her out, she held her eye and asked him to accompany her to the hospital. He says that he declined and instead, encouraged her to call the police in hopes that they would get her to leave. When the police arrived, Glover says that Jordon told the officers he had assaulted her. He was arrested and sent to Los Angeles County Jail.
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