The image of Russell Brand released by police after phone throwing incident
This image of Russell Brand was released by police in New Orleans after the incident which saw a photographer's phone thrown through a window.
Brand's phone-throwing charge
The comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with criminal damage after throwing a photographer's phone through a window in New Orleans in March. If convicted, he could face six months in jail or 10 hours of community service.
The moment Russell Brand tried to tweet his way out of trouble
At the time of the phone-throwing incident, Russell Brand attempted to explain his actions on Twitter. Here's his tweet from March 14:
Since Steve Jobs died I cannot bear to see anyone use an iphone irreverently, what I did was a tribute to his memory.
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Brand charged with criminal damage
– Christopher Bowman, Assistant District Attorney speaking to HolllyscoopI can confirm this bill of information. This is a misdemeanor 1 count of criminal damage to property that was filed against Mr. Brand. This has gone to the municipal court and they will set a date for arraignment.
Russell Brand charged over phone throwing
Comedian Russell Brand has been charged for throwing a photographer's phone through a window. The incident happened in New Orleans earlier this year while Brand was making a new film. If convicted, he could face six months in jail, or 10 hours of community service.
