Former music mogul Suge Knight has been charged with murder and attempted murder after he allegedly ran over two people, killing one, following an argument in Compton last week.
The official charges come hours after Knight’s $2.2-million bail was revoked. Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman Nicole Nishida told The LA Times that Suge’s bail was pulled for the following reasons: “Possible flight risk, three-strike candidate, possible witness intimidation issues and his criminal past.”
The confrontation began about 3 p.m. Thursday when Suge and the victims began arguing on the set of “Straight Outta Compton,” a biopic about the group N.W.A.
Knight’s attorney, James E. Blatt, told The Times that his client was being assaulted and, while trying to get away from his attackers, accidentally ran the two men over.
Prosecutors say Knight’s actions were intentional.
Knight co-founded Death Row Records with Dr. Dre in 1991 and built it into the first rap label to consistently dominate the pop scene. But that establishment is followed by a history of legal troubles.
Knight is due to make his first court appearance in Compton on Tuesday.
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