Latest news with #legalcharges
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Country singer Conner Smith charged after deadly car accident with elderly pedestrian
Country star Conner Smith has been charged after he struck and killed an elderly woman with his vehicle on the night of Sunday, June 8. The 24-year-old singer hit a woman identified as Dorothy Dobbins, 77, with his Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck in Nashville. Smith — who is signed to a subsidiary of Big Machine Records, Taylor Swift's old label — hit Dobbins when she was walking in a marked crosswalk. Dobbins was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and died there, according to police, who noted that she lived near the crosswalk where Smith hit her. According to a statement released by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department on July 10 Smith has been charged with Failure to Yield the Right of Way Resulting in Death (a Class A misdemeanor). Smith has been issued a misdemeanor state citation. He is to appear for booking on the citation on August 7. As a misdemeanor instead of a felony, the charge underscores a lack of criminal intent, a source told Smith's attorney, Worrick G. Robinson IV said in a statement: 'Conner is incredibly grateful to the MNPD for their time and efforts to carefully investigate this tragic accident and has continued to cooperate at all times. 'His thoughts remain with Ms. Dobbins' family, and he remains committed to honoring her memory with compassion by supporting efforts to improve pedestrian safety and help prevent future tragedies.' Smith posted his own statement to Instagram which read: 'Four weeks ago, I was involved in a tragic vehicle accident that resulted in the loss of a life. Not a day has gone by that I haven't grieved, prayed, and mourned for Ms. Dobbins and her family. 'My heart is broken in a way I've never experienced, and I still struggle to fully process the weight of it all. I ask that you continue to lift the Dobbins family up in prayer by name, asking for God's peace to surround them each day.' 'Out of respect for everyone involved and to give space for grieving, I made the decision to step away from shows these past few weeks. I have always found that making music and playing shows is a place of healing for me – but for this moment, it was important for me to take time away. 'I'm thankful to serve a God who is near to the brokenhearted, and I have leaned on Him every step of the way. Through tragedy, I have learned that God is more faithful than I could have ever known before.' Sources said Smith was 'not under the influence or distracted by his phone at the time of the crash.' They added Smith 'is encouraged by Nashville's efforts to improve safety at the crosswalk where the accident occurred, because since the incident, multiple signs have been installed to clearly indicate the crosswalk for both drivers and pedestrians, and a tree that had significantly obstructed the view of the crosswalk has been removed.' TMZ first reported that Smith had allegedly struck and killed Dobbins. Sources at the scene added that police quickly released the singer as he allegedly didn't show signs of obvious impairment The deadly incident occurred on the final day of CMA Fest 2025 in Nashville's Riverfront Park. Smith had performed at the festival on its Chevy Riverfront stage on Saturday, June 7, the day before the crash. Smith is a recording artist for Big Machine Records' sub-label Valory. He's best known for the viral hit I Hate Alabama, which was released in late 2021 and became a sensation with TikTok users. Buzz from the song led to his record deal, which he inaugurated with his 2022 EP Didn't Go Too Far. His 2023 singles Take It Slow and Creek Will Rise have both been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and the latter run also became a top-20 hit on Billboard's US Country Airplay chart.
BBC News
11-07-2025
- BBC News
Jersey deputy to appear at Royal Court over immigration allegations
Deputy Philip Ozouf will appear in Jersey's Royal Court later this year on charges of breaking the island's Immigration with hotel manager, Roberto Lora, 49, he is accused of helping people from Rwanda to work in places they were not entitled an appearance on Friday, magistrate, Bridget Shaw, said the matter was too serious to be dealt with in the Magistrates' men were released on bail, with the condition they do not leave the island without the court's permission.
The Guardian
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Chris Brown denies further charges over alleged bottle attack at London club
The singer Chris Brown has denied further charges over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub. The American musician pleaded not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm to Abraham Diaw at the Tape venue, a private members' club in Hanover Square, Mayfair, on 19 February 2023. He also denied having an offensive weapon, a bottle, in a public place. His co-defendant, Omololu Akinlolu, a US national, denied assault occasioning actual bodily harm on Friday. They sat side by side in the dock, looking straight ahead during the hearing at Southwark crown court. About 20 fans sat in the public gallery behind the dock, with several gasping as the singer walked into court. A trial lasting five to seven days is due to start on 26 October 2026. Brown denied the more serious charge of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm at a previous hearing. He was able to continue with his scheduled international tour after he was freed on conditional bail in May. The singer had to pay a £5m security fee to the court as part of the bail agreement, designed to ensure he returns to court. The sum may be forfeited if he breaches bail conditions. Brown was arrested at the Lowry hotel in Manchester at 2am on 15 May by Metropolitan police detectives. He is said to have flown to Manchester airport on a private jet in preparation for the UK tour dates. Brown was released from HMP Forest Bank in Salford, Greater Manchester, on 21 May. Shortly after his release from prison, Brown posted an Instagram story referencing his upcoming tour that said: 'FROM THE CAGE TO THE STAGE!!! BREEZYBOWL.'
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chris Brown denies further ‘bottle attack' charges
R&B singer Chris Brown has denied further charges over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub. The American musician, 36, pleaded not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm to Abraham Diaw at the Tape venue, a private members' club in Hanover Square, Mayfair, on February 19 2023. He also denied having an offensive weapon – a bottle – in a public place. Brown denied the more serious charge of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm at a previous hearing. His co-defendant, US national Omololu Akinlolu, 39, also denied assault occasioning actual bodily harm on Friday. They sat side-by-side in the dock, looking straight ahead during the hearing at Southwark Crown Court. Around 20 fans sat in the public gallery behind the dock, with several gasping as the singer walked into court. Brown turned to face his supporters at the end of the hearing, waving and blowing them a kiss. 'I love you Chris,' one of them said. A date for a five to seven-day trial has been set for October 26 2026. The Go Crazy singer was able to continue with his scheduled international tour after he was freed on conditional bail in May. He had to pay a £5 million security fee to the court as part of the bail agreement, which is a financial guarantee to ensure a defendant returns to court and may be forfeited if they breach bail conditions. Manchester Magistrates' Court heard previously that Mr Diaw was standing at the bar of the Tape nightclub when he was struck several times with a bottle, and then pursued to a separate area of the nightclub where he was punched and kicked repeatedly. Brown was arrested at Manchester's Lowry Hotel at 2am on May 15 by detectives from the Metropolitan Police. He is said to have flown into Manchester Airport on a private jet in preparation for the UK tour dates. Brown was released from HMP Forest Bank in Salford, Greater Manchester, on May 21. Shortly after being released from prison, Brown posted an Instagram story referencing his upcoming tour. It said: 'FROM THE CAGE TO THE STAGE!!! BREEZYBOWL.'
The Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Country star Conner Smith, 24, charged after he struck & killed elderly woman while she was crossing road
COUNTRY star Conner Smith has been charged over a car accident that saw an elderly woman killed. Smith, 24, was behind the wheel when he collided into dog walker Dorothy Dobbins in Nashville on June 8. 3 He has since received a misdemeanor state citation, as per TMZ. Cops had previously ruled that Smith was not under the influence while he was driving. They also said he wasn't distracted when the accident happened. Smith has not been sentenced after being charged with failing to yield resulting in a fatality. In Tennessee, he could be hit with a fine of up to $2,500 or lose his driver's license for one year, according to the law firm Oberman and Rice. But, he could face up to 11 months and 29 days in prison or face a period of probation. Smith has not issued a statement since he was charged. Smith is signed to Big Machine Records - the label that was founded in 2005. Big Machine Records was bought by Scooter Braun's firm, Ithaca Holdings, in 2019. Big Machine Records is Taylor Swift's former record label and Scooter bought it in a deal worth $300 million. 3 .
