PORTLAND, OREGON — You’re probably thinking, “Katt………Bro??” At this point, we all might wonder the same. Nevertheless while there’s no doubt concern his legendary, comedic contribution, it seems the judicial system could care less about all that.
If you thought Katt Williams was done treading on the other side of law, think again. According to Oregon Live, there’s currently a warrant out for the comedian’s arrest.
Katt Williams, What’s Really Going On?…
As you know in October of last year, 47-year-old Katt was accused of assaulting a chauffeur at Portland International Airport — after being denied a special request. That request?
Reportedly, the driver — Wali Kanani — says Williams demanded that his dog ride in the front passenger seat with him.
Quick backstory…
According to Kanani, the dog was a “large, aggressive German Shepard.” The source says that, once Kanani denied Katt’s dog request, Williams punched the driver in the face — and also called him “white trash.” But, that’s not all that allegedly happened (more on that later).
Regardless of race or ethnicity, there’s hardly any driver who’s going to allow a “large, aggressive” ANYTHING to ride front-seat, in harming distance, right?
Well long-story-short, Katt was arrested approximately 13 hours later on suspicion of fourth-degree assault. The Oregon Live also notes that he was later accused of harassment. The comedian pleaded “not guilty” to both allegations.
Fast-Forward To Present — Katt Williams’ Assault Trial…
Unfortunately for Williams, he was a no-show on Monday, March 4. According to the source, Prosecutor Jenna Plank stated that the actor had violated terms of his pretrial supervision office. So while Katt’s lawyer was attempting to work out a compromise, Multnomah County Circuit Judge Kenneth Walker issued an arrest warrant for the comedian.
Walker also set his warrant bail at $10,000.
The source says the chauffeur and his lawyer were in court awaiting Katt Williams’ arrival, which apparently never happened. Coincidentally, Williams was five hours late for his last court appearance as well, blaming it on traffic.
But here’s where it gets crazy…
According to Oregon Live, Kanani filed another lawsuit against Katt — seeking nearly $1 million in damages, specifically “$990,000 in damages for alleged assault, battery, and emotional distress,” notes the source.
Furthermore, the source reports as follows:
“Kanani, in his amended civil suit, said he explained to Williams that this car was only big enough for six passengers, and he wasn’t comfortable with the ‘possibly dangerous’ dog in the front seat with him, and said the dog would have to ride in the back seat with the other passengers. Williams, without provocation, struck him in the face with his fist, and Kanani said he went back to the airport terminal to get away.
Williams threatened Kanani with his dog as Kanani attempted to get away. Once Kanani made it to the terminal and locked a door behind him, Williams stood on the other side, giving him ‘menacing and threatening glares,’ before leaving, the suit says. Kanani went to the emergency department at Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center in Tualatin, where he was treated for a broken tooth and a cut to his face. Kanani says he’s suffered chronic migraines and ringing in his ear as a result of the alleged attack, the suit says.”
As of now, another court date hasn’t been set for the comedian.
Yet, all in all, what are your thoughts about Katt Williams’ arrest warrant? Don’t you think the comedian has been arrested enough times to have learned some kind of lesson by now? If you have any comments, feel free to share them via our Facebook page.
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