St. Gabe 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2004 From the Associated Press: MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Anthony Anderson, the rotund comedic co-star of "Kangaroo Jack" and the original "Barbershop," has been arrested and charged with aggravated rape while shooting a movie. The 33-year-old actor was accused by an unidentified woman of luring her into a trailer on the set of his latest movie, "Hustle & Flow," and sexually assaulting her. Also accused is the film's assistant director, Wayne Witherspoon. Both men were charged on Wednesday after being taken into custody by the Shelby County Sheriff's Department. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon at the Shelby County Correctional Center, a penal farm on the outskirts of Memphis, where filming was under way for the movie. Sheriff's spokesman Steve Shular said a passer-by heard screams coming from the trailer and opened the door. "And she ran out nude," Shular said. Both suspects were released Wednesday evening after posting $20,000 bond each. Anderson's spokesman, Allan Mayer, who specializes in celebrity crisis cases, told The Associated Press his client "absolutely denies the heinous charges." "Anthony is a happily married family man who has never been accused of — no less involved in — anything remotely like this, and we are confident that when all the facts come out, he will be completely exonerated," Mayer said. Mayer said it's unclear whether Anderson will return to work on the movie, but said he will likely remain in the Memphis area for the time being. A representative for Witherspoon, 42, could not immediately be located. Anderson, who's married with two children, was raised in Compton, Calif., and has appeared in an array of comedies, including playing one of Jim Carrey (news)'s illegitimate genius sons in 2000's "Me, Myself & Irene." The roly-poly actor specializes is physical comedy — often at his own expense. He has been brutalized by Jet Li in "Romeo Must Die," pummeled by Steven Seagal in "Exit Wounds," crushed by a cash machine in "Barbershop" and menaced by a rogue marsupial in "Kangaroo Jack." He also starred in the WB's short-lived sitcom "All About the Andersons" last year, which was a fictionalized version of his real life. This is really upsetting, in all the public appearances I've seen him in he has seemed so family-man esque. either I am really naive, or he really didn't do it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2004 I heard about this earlier today, but didn't know if anyone here would care enough for me to post it. If this is true, then for all I care he can just burn in hell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smell the ratings!!! Report post Posted July 29, 2004 this is absolutly shocking. 33? He was in freaking Kangaroo Jack! Come on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slimm44 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2004 Yeah I read about it on Yahoo. That's crazy, whats wrong with celebrities this past year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted July 29, 2004 To call this man a celebrity is a crime against the real celebrities. Would you group this man with George Clooney or Chris Rock? No you wouldn't. This is an unfunny man placed in many films because there is no god. By the way, Rape pisses me off. If he did it then I hope he rots in a jailcell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Gabe 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2004 To call this man a celebrity is a crime against the real celebrities. Would you group this man with George Clooney or Chris Rock? No you wouldn't. This is an unfunny man placed in many films because there is no god. By the way, Rape pisses me off. If he did it then I hope he rots in a jailcell. I actually think he's a really likeable guy, he always seems happy, but you are right, not really a celebrity, just semi-famous for stereotypical bit-parts. Anyways, if he did do it he does deserve something really bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrestlingFan4Ever 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2004 Please don't let it be true!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! He was GOLDEN in Me, Myself, and Irene. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Big_Jay101 Report post Posted July 29, 2004 Damn 33, He was pretty old when he was on Hang Time then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest combat_rock Report post Posted July 29, 2004 By the way, Rape pisses me off. If he did it then I hope he rots in a jailcell. Ironically, the only rape the DOESN'T piss me off is the type that people like him experience in their jailcell. Well, like him if it's true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2004 By the way, Rape pisses me off. If he did it then I hope he rots in a jailcell. Ironically, the only rape the DOESN'T piss me off is the type that people like him experience in their jailcell. Well, like him if it's true. This is true. If you rape someone, you can go to hell. On the other hand, if you're falsely accusing someone of rape, you're still pissing me off. That's pretty low as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vyce 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2004 I never heard of this guy until this thread. But I do like how they describe him as "roly-poly". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gert T 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2004 I also like the description of "rouge marsupial" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Set Free Report post Posted July 29, 2004 By the way, Rape pisses me off. If he did it then I hope he rots in a jailcell. And other felony crime, such as homicide, does not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SP-1 Report post Posted July 29, 2004 By the way, Rape pisses me off. If he did it then I hope he rots in a jailcell. And other felony crime, such as homicide, does not? The thread isn't ABOUT felony homicide so I'm not exactly sure what you're getting at. Would you rather he say: "By the way, rape, felony homicide, identity theft, and all major crimes, especially those accruing charges over $5,000 piss me off . . ." ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
