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Akon Pleads Guilty, Fined for Tossing Fan

Singer avoids trial for throwing teen off stage in 2007

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(Newser) – Singer Akon pleaded guilty today to charges stemming from a 2007 fan-tossing incident, TMZ reports. At a concert last year, the crooner grabbed a teenager and threw him from the stage; his guilty plea for harassment nets him a $350 fine and 65 hours of community service. Akon apologized, and a spokesman said the singer “looks forward to putting this unfortunate incident behind him.”

Hip-hop artist Akon arrives at court today in Fishkill, NY, where he pleaded guilty to harassment after he tossed a fan off stage at a concert in 2007.
Hip-hop artist Akon arrives at court today in Fishkill, NY, where he pleaded guilty to harassment after he tossed a fan off stage at a concert in 2007.   (AP Photo)
Akon accepts an award at the 21st annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.
Akon accepts an award at the 21st annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.   (AP Photo)
Akon performs on stage.
Akon performs on stage.   (AP Photo)
Akon at an earlier court date, where he plead not guilty.
Akon at an earlier court date, where he plead not guilty.   (AP Photo)
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