ClearedHot Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) Is Military Cadet Suing Patti LaBelle the Victim of Celebrity Power Trip? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTMxFdbbysU Edited June 9, 2011 by ClearedHot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawnman Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Obviously there's no audio, but I certainly didn't see the kid acting belligerent towards the security guys or Ms. LaBelle. I'm curious why he's no longer a cadet...typical knee-jerk reaction from West Point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SocialD Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Typical F'n thugs... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoleIt Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Obviously there's no audio, but I certainly didn't see the kid acting belligerent towards the security guys or Ms. LaBelle. I'm curious why he's no longer a cadet...typical knee-jerk reaction from West Point? He was on orders so he shouldn't have been drinking. When he was "arrested/treated" they smelled alcohol on him. So I guess W Point just dis-enrolled him or what not before getting any facts straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standby Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Aren't you always on orders as an AD dude? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZwildcat Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) Who the f^ck just gets assaulted while standing talking on their phone at the airport? There had to have been something said to provoke this, even if LaBelle just hates white kids. edit: grammers Edited June 9, 2011 by AZwildcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaJu Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 He appears to be making hand gestures at someone/thing before the altercation ensues. Not to mention a lot of what starts this happens at the very bottom of the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoleIt Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Aren't you always on orders as an AD dude? He is West Point. I imagine his orders were much like ROTC going on PDT, to/from field training, or something in which drinking (even when over 21) is forbidden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Obviously there's no audio, but I certainly didn't see the kid acting belligerent towards the security guys or Ms. LaBelle. I'm curious why he's no longer a cadet...typical knee-jerk reaction from West Point? I read in another article that he is no longer a cadet is b/c after the altercation, he has been having dizzy spells and other medical problems. When and if I find that article, I'll post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contraildash Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 When cadets go home for vacation, why can't they drink while traveling? Plus they never said he was drunk, just that he had a few beers. One article I read stated he was a senior at the time, so I'm guessing he was a few months away from commissioning. On that note: In spite of the drama, King is confident he will be able to soon return to his military duties. Richard King will proudly serve his country wherever he is deployed. When he completes his 18 month tour of duty, he will reapply to West Point Sounds like he got the boot, and was forced to enlist (seen it happen to guys at USAFA). If he was booted for headaches and such, I doubt they would have made him enlist. Shitty deal all around for the guy. Get beat up with a concussion, miss out on spring break, get kicked out of West Point, and then forced to enlist. I hope he wins the lawsuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magellan Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 He is West Point. I imagine his orders were much like ROTC going on PDT, to/from field training, or something in which drinking (even when over 21) is forbidden. I think you are comparing Apples to Octopi here. West Point isn't AFROTC and the policies don't correlate at all. You are telling us that a 21-22 year old cadet from a service academy isn't allowed to drink on a spring break trip home? I think what sunk him was Houston PD contacting West Point and passing along a police report that he was basically drunk and disorderly(although they never charged him with that), and at that point he is guilty until proven innocent. I think this guy is getting hosed and West Point is probably going to standby their decision as being correct no matter what happens, but he is going to bring home a boat load of cash in damages in the civil trail. The video clearly shows 3 people assaulting him, with one of them standing over him when he is obviously no longer a threat. On top of it their actions were clearly on behalf of and sanctioned by Patti LaBelle otherwise they would have already been fired and she would have apologized. Also, I think you will probably see Houston PD file assault charges against the three individuals and discipline the two officers in the video to save face and dodge liability themselves. The saddest part about this whole thing is this kid couldn't get any justice until he filled a civil suit and went to the press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomieRugby Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 As far as drinking on orders, when we go home on break etc, we typically cannot drink enroute but can once you reach the destination. It is considered leave at the Academies and thus the orders come in to play. Its unreasonable to expect no drinking during a 3 week summer vacation. But if you get in trouble with alcohol while home or on vacation that stuff will get back really fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimmeaplane Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Can't tell the whole story from the video, but methinks the cop taking a picture with the singer at the end of the video will be most helpful to the West Pointer if/when this goes to trial. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SocialD Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Its unreasonable to expect no drinking during a 3 week summer vacation. It's totally unreasonable to expect no drinking while traveling as well... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcj Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Assault charges filed against Patti Labelle's bodyguard and hairdresser in this incident. Houston news link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrainerModel Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Who the F%$k is Patti LaBelle. I'd be so pissed off if i got my head bashed by some goons of some famous person I dont even know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco130 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Who the F%$k is Patti LaBelle. I'd be so pissed off if i got my head bashed by some goons of some famous person I dont even know. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverTQ Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Who the F%$k is Patti LaBelle. I'd be so pissed off if i got my head bashed by some goons of some famous person I dont even know. I think I would be more upset at myself (if I was him) for getting my ass handed to me so easily. Then to have it broadcasted across the nation. That is the real reason the USMA is getting rid of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I think I would be more upset at myself (if I was him) for getting my ass handed to me so easily. Then to have it broadcasted across the nation. That is the real reason the USMA is getting rid of him. This. And anyone who doesn't know who Patti LaBelle is needs to throw away their Lady Gag-a CDs and cruise over to the grown-up section of the music store! Plus, it's not like Patti LaBelle was the one who beat him up; although after watching the video it is not impossible to believe that a 67-yr-old black woman could hand him his ass as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawnman Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I read in another article that he is no longer a cadet is b/c after the altercation, he has been having dizzy spells and other medical problems. When and if I find that article, I'll post it. So he isn't fit enough to go to class and graduate, but he is fit enough to send into combat as an enlisted soldier? WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuggyU2 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 And anyone who doesn't know who Patti LaBelle is needs to throw away their Lady Gag-a CDs and cruise over to the grown-up section of the music store! So,... how many of her albums do you have? They're in your CD cabinet, right next to George Strait and Willie Nelson, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsplayr Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 ...cruise over to the grown-up section of the music store! What's a music store? I heard they have those on the interwebs now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amcflyboy Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Man, you young buck are really out of touch! Patti LaBelle is a 70's and 80's singer, but kinda disappeared during the 90's. For those of you who are James Bond fans, she sang the ending credits music for "License To Kill" (1989), just to name an example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 So,... how many of her albums do you have? They're in your CD cabinet, right next to George Strait and Willie Nelson, right? Look, I know they put up with all kinds of liberal bullshit out there in Callyfornia; but badmouthin' George Strait and Willie Nelson will get you a serious old-fashioned ass-kicking around these parts! George actually lives about nine miles from here as the crow flies. I ain't run into him yet, but I do know we both shop at the same furniture store in Leon Springs. As for Willie, he's still playing Floore Country Store in Helotes every Saturday night, at least according to the sign out front! And I'm bettin' you knew who Patti LaBelle was as well...don't try and deny it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoleIt Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 "Patti LaBelle’s bodyguard and hairdresser were charged with assault stemming from a March altercation with a West Point cadet." http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/07/09/patti...d-with-assault/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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