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Remy Ma jailed for allegedly assaulting reality TV star

ROLLINGOUT.COM — Remy Ma is currently behind bars. The New York-based rapper was arrested on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, after turning herself into authorities over an assault case.

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May 3, 2019

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By A.R. Shaw

Remy Ma is currently behind bars. The New York-based rapper was arrested on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, after turning herself into authorities over an assault case, according to News 12 Bronx.

The incident allegedly took place on April 16 and involved “Love & Hip Hop New York” star Brittney Taylor.

During the Pretty Lou benefit concert at Irving Plaza near Union Square, Remy Ma and Taylor apparently exchanged words and their disagreement allegedly turned violent.

Taylor told police that Remy Ma punched her in the face during their argument. The two had a history of disagreements during the filming of “Love & Hip Hop New York.”

Over the past few weeks, Taylor has hired lawyers and will likely file a civil suit against Remy Ma.

The “Lean Back” rapper maintains her innocence and will fight the misdemeanor assault charges in court.

A.R. Shaw is an author and journalist who documents culture, politics, and entertainment. He has covered The Obama White House, the summer Olympics in London, and currently serves as Lifestyle Editor for Rolling Out magazine. Follow his journey on Twitter @arshaw and Instagram @arshaw23.

This article originally appeared in Rollingout.com.

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“Donald Trump is not a god,” U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., told The Grio during a recent interview, reacting to Trump’s unsupported claims that the congressman, along with other committee members like vice chair and former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, destroyed evidence throughout the investigation.

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U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said he not intimidated by President-elect Donald Trump, who, during an interview on “Meet the Press,” called for the congressman to be jailed for his role as chairman of the special congressional committee investigating Trump’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, mob attack on the U.S. Capitol.

“Donald Trump is not a god,” Thompson told The Grio during a recent interview, reacting to Trump’s unsupported claims that the congressman, along with other committee members like vice chair and former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, destroyed evidence throughout the investigation.

“He can’t prove it, nor has there been any other proof offered, which tells me that he really doesn’t know what he’s talking about,” said the 76-year-old lawmaker, who maintained that he and the bipartisan Jan. 6 Select Committee – which referred Trump for criminal prosecution – were exercising their constitutional and legislative duties.

“When someone disagrees with you, that doesn’t make it illegal; that doesn’t even make it wrong,” Thompson said, “The greatness of this country is that everyone can have their own opinion about any subject, and so for an incoming president who disagrees with the work of Congress to say ‘because I disagree, I want them jailed,’ is absolutely unbelievable.”

When asked by The Grio if he is concerned about his physical safety amid continued public ridicule from Trump, whose supporters have already proven to be violent, Thompson said, “I think every member of Congress here has to have some degree of concern, because you just never know.”

This story is based on a report from The Grio.