Trey Songz Ordered to Pay $11M to Maryland Police Officer After Las Vegas Hotel Assault

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R&B singer Trey Songz ordered to pay $11 million to a Maryland police officer after a violent altercation in Las Vegas.

At a Glance

  • Las Vegas judge awards $11 million to Maryland Capitol Police Officer Tyrelle Dunn
  • Incident occurred during Songz’s 37th birthday celebration at The Cosmopolitan hotel
  • Officer Dunn suffered severe injuries, including fractured eye sockets
  • Songz failed to respond to the lawsuit, resulting in a default judgment
  • Case is part of a pattern of legal issues for the singer

Las Vegas Judge Awards Millions to Injured Officer

A Las Vegas judge has ordered R&B singer Trey Songz to pay $11 million in damages to Maryland Capitol Police Officer Tyrelle Dunn following a violent incident at The Cosmopolitan hotel in November 2021. The judgment comes after Songz allegedly assaulted Officer Dunn, who was attempting to rescue his wife from the singer’s hotel room during Songz’s 37th birthday celebration.

The incident resulted in severe injuries for Officer Dunn, including fractured eye sockets and scarring, causing him to miss work. The $11 million award covers medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages. This ruling underscores the legal system’s ability to protect law enforcement officers who face injury while performing their duties.

Default Judgment and Legal Implications

Despite being cleared of criminal charges in April 2022, Songz faced a civil lawsuit filed by Officer Dunn. The singer’s failure to respond to the lawsuit led to a default judgment against him. This outcome highlights the distinction between criminal and civil proceedings, demonstrating that individuals can still face significant financial consequences even if criminal charges are dropped.

“A Las Vegas judge ordered R&B singer Trey Songz to pay a Maryland Capitol police officer $11 million in damages after an alleged altercation that unfolded in November 2021, TMZ reported.” TMZ

The case against Songz stems from an incident where Officer Dunn claimed his wife was being held against her will in the singer’s hotel room. When Dunn attempted to intervene, he was allegedly attacked by Songz and his security personnel, resulting in extensive injuries that led to the lawsuit.

Pattern of Legal Troubles for Trey Songz

This $11 million judgment is not an isolated incident for Trey Songz. The singer has faced a series of legal issues in recent years, including a separate $25 million lawsuit settled in April for an alleged rape in 2016. Songz has also faced accusations of gender violence, false imprisonment, and emotional distress, painting a troubling picture of the artist’s off-stage behavior.

“The settlement agreement conditions dismissal of this matter on the satisfactory completion of specified terms that are not to be performed within 45 days of the date of the settlement,” he said in a statement reported by Radar Online. “A request for dismissal will be filed no later than June 10, 2024.” Yahoo Entertainment

As of now, Trey Songz has not publicly commented on the $11 million judgment. The singer’s silence on the matter, coupled with his failure to respond to the lawsuit, raises questions about his approach to legal accountability. This latest ruling serves as a reminder that celebrity status does not shield individuals from the consequences of their actions, especially when those actions result in harm to others, particularly law enforcement officers performing their duties.

Sources:

  1. Judge Orders Trey Songz To Cough Up $11 Million To Battered Police Officer: REPORT
  2. Trey Songz Ordered To Pay $11 Million For Battery Against Police Officer
  3. Trey Songz Ordered To Pay $11 Million For Battery Against Police Officer

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