Kanye West has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a videographer, Daniel Ramos, whom he allegedly attached in 2013. Ramos attorney, Gloria Allred, stated that West and Ramos were also pictured shaking hands with West giving a smile to Ramos. Along with his apology to Ramos, West reportedly gave Ramos an unspecified amount of money as part of the apology.
West was charged with misdemeanor battery, a charge helped by a fellow paparazzo's video capturing the exchange. He pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor battery last year and was sentenced to two years of probation. 24 anger management therapy sessions and 250 hours of community service.
Ramos sued Mr. West after he was being attacked on July 19, 2013 at LAX Airport, Mr. West was reported lunging at the paparazzo while trying to get into his car. he allegedly did it after he was questioned by Ramos. "Kanye, why can't we talk to you?"
Daniel Ramos held onto his camera and fell down onto his knees onto the paved sidewalk with enough force that he sustained injuries to his right hip., was in great pain, and had to be transported in an ambulance to the emergency room. Ramos lawyer, Alfred, said in a statement.
Alfred also added. "We believe that this case sent an important message to celebrities that they are not above the law and that they have no right to physically attack someone simply because they were asked a question". They are suppose to live up to their social status which includes welcoming questions.
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