RAPPER Mystikal had several run-ins with the law on allegations of rape and abuse before his most recent arrest on Sunday. The 51-year-old star, whose given name is Michael Tyler, had previously served a six-year sentence after being convicted of extortion and sexual battery 18 years ago.
Ascension Parish Sheriff's OfficeMichael Tyler was convicted for sexual battery 18 years ago '/ '
GettyMystikal performs in Kentucky on September 25, 2021 '/ ' He is currently being held without bond, due to his long history of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and robbery among other previous charges. Attorney Joel Pearce, who previously represented the rapper, said the bond will likely be decided on Tuesday, according to Page Six. ...I'm expecting it to be a big bond,... he said. Michael ...Mystikal... Tyler, best known for his year 2000 hit Shake Ya A**, was arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning after Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a sexual assault call from a Louisiana hospital. Read more on rappers
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TYSON DEATH THREAT Boosie Badazz claims Mike Tyson would have got 'shot' in transphobia row ...Detectives interviewed the victim who sustained minor injuries during the attack,... the sheriff's office said. ...Through further investigation, Michael ...Mystikal' Tyler was identified as a suspect. He was arrested and booked into the Ascension Parish Jail.... The legal decision to hold the alleged perpetrator without bond comes after a long rap sheet of alleged crimes in the last two decades. In 2003, while the rapper was still widely known for his club hit just a few years prior, Tyler was convicted of extortion and sexual battery, serving six years as a result, writes Billboard. Most read in The US Sun GROWING UP Khloe Kardashian's ex Tristan Thompson's baby mama shares rare photo of son Theo 'WORST CASE SCENARIO' Pelosi 'may spark potential WW3 if China harms her on Taiwan trip' FOOD FAIL Aldi fans upset after easy dinner favorite more than doubles in price MORE MONEY Millions of Americans to get direct payments up to $1,050 - see the exact dates cash in hand Direct payments up to $300 out next month - find out how much you're due 'READY FOR WAR' China vows to 'fight to death' & masses tanks on beaches for Taiwan strike Tyler was released at the beginning of 2010, with the requirement that he register as a sex offender in the state of Louisiana. Arrested again in 2012, Tyler was charged with a misdemeanor domestic abuse charge after allegedly assaulting his 10-year partner with whom he had two children, according to WBRZ. He served three months for this charge. In 2017 Tyler violated his parole with a rape charge, leading him to give himself over to the Louisiana Caddo Parish Sheriff's Department. The alleged assault took place in a Shreveport, Louisiana casino. The 2017 charges were dropped, and Tyler was released on a $3million bond, according to reports. Of the 2017 case, the rapper told the Associated Press in 2021 that it was ...like a reoccurring bad dream...I didn't know how it was going to work out." While Tyler appears to not harbor any active social media accounts, one man said on a fan account ...#innocentuntilprovenguilty... while another quips the opposite message, with ...stop raping you creep.... Allegedly, fans could dial 25-MYSTIKAL for a live fan call with the rappers at one time, according to Facebook. In addition to his hit ...Shake Ya A**,... Mystikal is also credited on the 2001 Ludacris chart-topper ...Move B***h,... Billboard writes. Read More on The US Sun
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