Russell Brand Banned From America? Brand Visa In Danger After Paparazzi-Fueled Arrest
9/20/2010 07:37:00 PM
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Russell Brand’s alleged fight with photographers broke out because he was “protecting” fiancee Katy Perry, but will the ultimate act of chivalry get the British-born funnyman banned from the United States altogether?
Brand, 35, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday afternoon after a scuffle broke out between the comedian and a photographer. Russ was heading towards the security barriers at the Delta Departures terminal with Katy in two when he appeared to become irate with one of the snappers. Video footage of the incident seemed to show the long-haired star, who was dressed in his trademark skinny jeans and leather jacket, shoving a photographer out of the way after the paparazzi surrounded the engaged couple. The photographer was not injured, but made a citizen’s arrest before airport police stepped in. Russell was then charged with suspicion of battery.
Perry insists Brand was protecting her from slimey snappers who were trying to take an inappropriate photo of her. The singer, 25, posted a message on her Twitter page following Friday’s melee, claiming the shutterbugs had been trying to take pictures up her skirt.
“If you cross the line & try an put a lens up my dress, my fiancé will do his job and protect me,” [sic] she wrote before jetting a plane to Las Vegas for a Bachelorette Party hosted by bestie Rihanna.
“Standbyyourman….DontfuckwiththeBrands,” Perry added in conclusion.
US immigration may not see things that way.
A spokesperson for the US Citizen and Immigration Services tells The Daily Mirror that officials are investigating Friday’s outburst and weighing the ramifications for Russell, which could include revocation of his visa.
“We are looking into this…A charge of battery could result in a conviction for an aggravated felony. Any kind of criminal conviction can lead to a visa being revoked. If a visa is revoked, the person will then be placed in deportation proceedings and this could lead to them being asked to leave the country and not return.”
It wouldn’t be the first time in recent years that a famous Brit would be banished for the Good Ole US of A. As you may recall, American immigration officials famously banned pop star Amy Winehouse from entering the US after she was collared on a number of illegal offenses in 2007 and 2008.
Brand is due to appear in a California court over the battery allegation on Oct. 15.
Brand, 35, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday afternoon after a scuffle broke out between the comedian and a photographer. Russ was heading towards the security barriers at the Delta Departures terminal with Katy in two when he appeared to become irate with one of the snappers. Video footage of the incident seemed to show the long-haired star, who was dressed in his trademark skinny jeans and leather jacket, shoving a photographer out of the way after the paparazzi surrounded the engaged couple. The photographer was not injured, but made a citizen’s arrest before airport police stepped in. Russell was then charged with suspicion of battery.
Perry insists Brand was protecting her from slimey snappers who were trying to take an inappropriate photo of her. The singer, 25, posted a message on her Twitter page following Friday’s melee, claiming the shutterbugs had been trying to take pictures up her skirt.
“If you cross the line & try an put a lens up my dress, my fiancé will do his job and protect me,” [sic] she wrote before jetting a plane to Las Vegas for a Bachelorette Party hosted by bestie Rihanna.
“Standbyyourman….DontfuckwiththeBrands,” Perry added in conclusion.
US immigration may not see things that way.
A spokesperson for the US Citizen and Immigration Services tells The Daily Mirror that officials are investigating Friday’s outburst and weighing the ramifications for Russell, which could include revocation of his visa.
“We are looking into this…A charge of battery could result in a conviction for an aggravated felony. Any kind of criminal conviction can lead to a visa being revoked. If a visa is revoked, the person will then be placed in deportation proceedings and this could lead to them being asked to leave the country and not return.”
It wouldn’t be the first time in recent years that a famous Brit would be banished for the Good Ole US of A. As you may recall, American immigration officials famously banned pop star Amy Winehouse from entering the US after she was collared on a number of illegal offenses in 2007 and 2008.
Brand is due to appear in a California court over the battery allegation on Oct. 15.
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