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In the last two weeks, the Nigerian social media space has been tense with news of the deaths of a couple close friends of award winning pop star, Davido and last night, he released CCTV videos and an official statement from his lawyers that seemingly exonorates him.
Truth be told, its been a very emotional period for the singer and the very many unconfirmed reports and insinuations flying around on social media has not helped either. In this post we run through a quick list of famous American celebrities who have all gone through similar situations and came out on top even though some of them did time behind bars.
OJ Simpson
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| OJ Simpson |
Also known as “The Juice”, Simpson is a retired Hall of Fame NFL football player. He was convicted and charged with the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ronald Goldman. Though he was finally found not guilty, people believe that Simpson literally got away with murder.
Don King
A former promoter of boxing legends like Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson, was charged twice with second degree murder. In 1954, a haired psychopath, according to reports, shot his first victim Hillary Brown in the back, but got off on Self-defense. 13 years later in 1967, He was charged with second-degree murder for beating his employee Sam Garrett to death over a $600 debt. However he served less than three years in Jail and Now just chills at home and he's worth over 300 million dollars.
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| Don King |
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| Brandy |
American singer songwriter reportedly killed a 38-year old mother of two, Awatef Aboudihaj, in a 2006 horrific car accident. According to reports, She wasn’t paying attention to the road and crashed into the car in front of her, instantly killing the driver. Later on, the Singer settled the case with an undisclosed amount of money to the victim’s family, and was released from all charges, as no drugs or alcohol were involved.
Snoop Dogg
In 1995,Snoop Dogg along with his bodyguard were charged with the murder of a 20-year-old disabled man named Philip Woldemariam, in a gang related shooting. But as the defense team was led by one of the most powerful celebrity Lawyers, Johnny Cochran, No charges were pressed, on the basis of self defense.
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In 1995,Snoop Dogg along with his bodyguard were charged with the murder of a 20-year-old disabled man named Philip Woldemariam, in a gang related shooting. But as the defense team was led by one of the most powerful celebrity Lawyers, Johnny Cochran, No charges were pressed, on the basis of self defense.
Laura Bush
Before marrying then-president George W. Bush, the former first lady killed a 17-year-old athlete, with her car back in 1963. The victim was Michael Douglas, and reports indicate that he was killed instantly. However, a thorough investigation was not conducted, due to the leverage of Laura’s powerful family background, so she was able to keep on living her luxurious life.
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| Laura Bush |
Before marrying then-president George W. Bush, the former first lady killed a 17-year-old athlete, with her car back in 1963. The victim was Michael Douglas, and reports indicate that he was killed instantly. However, a thorough investigation was not conducted, due to the leverage of Laura’s powerful family background, so she was able to keep on living her luxurious life.
Johnny Lewis
He was an American film and television actor who in 2012 broke into the home of 81 year-old Catherine Davis, ransacked her home, and then killed her (and her cat). Witnesses him jump over a fence, assault a neighbor, and return to the Davis house. Though he had history of drug use, an autopsy report showed that Lewis had no drugs or alcohol in his system at the time of his death. It is believed that Lewis either fell or jumped from the roof, garage, or patio of Davis’ villa while trying to jump.
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| Johnny Lewis |
He was an American film and television actor who in 2012 broke into the home of 81 year-old Catherine Davis, ransacked her home, and then killed her (and her cat). Witnesses him jump over a fence, assault a neighbor, and return to the Davis house. Though he had history of drug use, an autopsy report showed that Lewis had no drugs or alcohol in his system at the time of his death. It is believed that Lewis either fell or jumped from the roof, garage, or patio of Davis’ villa while trying to jump.
Bruce Jenner
In February of 2015, 65-year-old reality show star Caitlyn Jenner (Bruce at the time) was driving his Escalade on Pacific Coast Highway when he hit a Lexus from behind, causing it to careen into a Hummer, leaving its driver, Kim Howe, dead. Jenner was not injured and was not charged for the incident.
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| Bruce Jenner |
In February of 2015, 65-year-old reality show star Caitlyn Jenner (Bruce at the time) was driving his Escalade on Pacific Coast Highway when he hit a Lexus from behind, causing it to careen into a Hummer, leaving its driver, Kim Howe, dead. Jenner was not injured and was not charged for the incident.
Vince Neil
Back in 1985, Mötley Crüe front man Vince Neil only served 20 days for killing a fellow musician in a tragic DUI car crash.
The accident, which occurred during a drunken beer run after a concert in Hollywood, killed Hanoi Rocks drummer Nicholas "Razzle" Dingley, and left two other passengers seriously injured. Neil, who was driving with 1.7 BAC at the time, was left unscathed, but was charged $2.6 million in restitution fees and 200 hours of community service.
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| Vince Neil |
Back in 1985, Mötley Crüe front man Vince Neil only served 20 days for killing a fellow musician in a tragic DUI car crash.
The accident, which occurred during a drunken beer run after a concert in Hollywood, killed Hanoi Rocks drummer Nicholas "Razzle" Dingley, and left two other passengers seriously injured. Neil, who was driving with 1.7 BAC at the time, was left unscathed, but was charged $2.6 million in restitution fees and 200 hours of community service.
Robert Blake
In May of 2001, actor Robert Blake and his wife Bonnie Lee Bakley were having dinner at their favorite Italian restaurant in Los Angeles. After their meal, they walked several blocks back to their car, when Blake suddenly realized he left his handgun back at the restaurant. He walked back to the restaurant while Bonnie waited in the car. According to Blake, he returned to find Bonnie shot dead in the head.
Blake's attorney, Thomas Mesereau, who is infamously known for defending Michael Jackson in his 1995 child molestation trial, got Blake off scot-free.
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| Robert Blake |
In May of 2001, actor Robert Blake and his wife Bonnie Lee Bakley were having dinner at their favorite Italian restaurant in Los Angeles. After their meal, they walked several blocks back to their car, when Blake suddenly realized he left his handgun back at the restaurant. He walked back to the restaurant while Bonnie waited in the car. According to Blake, he returned to find Bonnie shot dead in the head.
Blake's attorney, Thomas Mesereau, who is infamously known for defending Michael Jackson in his 1995 child molestation trial, got Blake off scot-free.
Rebecca Gayheart
Former Noxzema girl and actress Rebecca Gayheart ran over a 9 year old boy Jorge Cruz Jr. with her car in June of 2001. Jorge died the next day from severe head injuries. As a result of the incident, Gayheart's received a misdemeanor, had her license suspended for a year, and was sentenced to 3 years probation, 750 hours of community service and a $2,800 fine.
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| Rebecca Gayheart |
Former Noxzema girl and actress Rebecca Gayheart ran over a 9 year old boy Jorge Cruz Jr. with her car in June of 2001. Jorge died the next day from severe head injuries. As a result of the incident, Gayheart's received a misdemeanor, had her license suspended for a year, and was sentenced to 3 years probation, 750 hours of community service and a $2,800 fine.
William S. Burroughs
In 1951, the legendary Beat Generation junkie and author of Unclad Lunch, shot his wife in a game of William Tell while drunk in Mexico. Instead of placing an apple on her head, he used a tumbler glass and accidentally shot her in the skull. Burroughs was held in custody for murder for a few weeks before his wealthy family bailed him out and bribed his way out of it.
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| William Burrough |
In 1951, the legendary Beat Generation junkie and author of Unclad Lunch, shot his wife in a game of William Tell while drunk in Mexico. Instead of placing an apple on her head, he used a tumbler glass and accidentally shot her in the skull. Burroughs was held in custody for murder for a few weeks before his wealthy family bailed him out and bribed his way out of it.
Keith Moon
The former drummer of The Who ran over and killed his own chauffeur in an attempt to escape a mob of angry skinheads outside of the Red Lion pub in England in 1970. Moon was cleared of all charges.
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| Keith Moon |
The former drummer of The Who ran over and killed his own chauffeur in an attempt to escape a mob of angry skinheads outside of the Red Lion pub in England in 1970. Moon was cleared of all charges.
JR Smith
In 2007, the NBA star recklessly drove his SUV through a stop sign, colliding into another vehicle and killing his friend, Andre Bell. Smith was sentenced to 90 days in jail, but only served 30 due to ''good behavior''
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| Jr Smith |
In 2007, the NBA star recklessly drove his SUV through a stop sign, colliding into another vehicle and killing his friend, Andre Bell. Smith was sentenced to 90 days in jail, but only served 30 due to ''good behavior''
Matthew Broderick
While on his vacation in Ireland in 1987, Matthew Broderick and his then girlfriend Jennifer Grey accidentally veered their rented BMW into oncoming traffic and crashed into another car head-on, killing its driver and passenger. Matthew was charge $175 for careless driving.
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| Mathew Broderick |
While on his vacation in Ireland in 1987, Matthew Broderick and his then girlfriend Jennifer Grey accidentally veered their rented BMW into oncoming traffic and crashed into another car head-on, killing its driver and passenger. Matthew was charge $175 for careless driving.
Howard Hughes
In 1936, the eccentric tycoon (played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the 2004 filmThe Aviator) ran over a pedestrian with his car in 1936. A jury determined the catastrophe was accidental and Hughes was let off the hook.
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| Howard Hughes |
In 1936, the eccentric tycoon (played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the 2004 filmThe Aviator) ran over a pedestrian with his car in 1936. A jury determined the catastrophe was accidental and Hughes was let off the hook.
John Landis
In 1987, director John Landis crashed a helicopter while on the set of The Twilight Zone movie, leaving one actor and two children dead. He was found innocent of all counts of involuntary manslaughter and paid each of the families a $2 million settlement.
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| John Landis |
In 1987, director John Landis crashed a helicopter while on the set of The Twilight Zone movie, leaving one actor and two children dead. He was found innocent of all counts of involuntary manslaughter and paid each of the families a $2 million settlement.
Oscar Pistorius
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| Oscar Pistorius |
Oscar Pistorius is a South African sprinter known for his amazing speed using prosthetics due to a double amputation when he was 11 months old. On September 12, 2014 Pistorius was found guilty of culpable homicide and one firearm-related charge of reckless endangerment related to discharging a firearm in a restaurant. On 21 October 2014, Pistorius received a prison sentence of a maximum of five years for culpable homicide and a concurrent three-year suspended prison sentence for the separate reckless endangerment conviction. His release date to house arrest was announced for August 21, 2015 based on good behavior and the fact that he is not regarded a danger to the community. But Pistorius will remain under house arrest and correctional supervision, and may be required to perform community service as part of his continuing sentence. Also, Pistorius will not be allowed to go back to official athletic competition until the whole five years of his sentence is complete despite his release.
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