British bad boy Russell Brand was arrested on September 16th after an altercation with a photographer at LAX. The comedian/actor was attempting to board a flight in the Delta terminal of the airport with fiancé Katy Perry when the incident occurred. The paparazzi were apparently blocking the couple’s path and according to Perry, trying to take up the skirt photos of her. The whole incident was caught on videotape and released on TMZ’s website.
One of the photographers placed Brand under citizens arrest. The couple then missed their flight and Russell was booked in a LA jail. Brand was charged with simple battery which is a misdemeanor and was released after posting $20,000 bail.
Russell Brand has not released a statement about the incident but fiancé Katy Perry made her feelings known via Twitter. In the tweet she defends Russell’s actions saying: “If you cross the line &* try to put a lens up my dress, my fiancé will do his job & protect me”.
Russell Brand is set to release a follow up to his autobiography “My Booky Wook” which is titled “My Booky Wook 2” in the U.S. on October 12th. The book will be released in theAustralia and his native UK on September 30th. Upcoming films include the starring role in a remake of Arthur, and the role of Trinculo in a modern version of “The Tempest.” On October 15th he will also be appearing in a Los Angeles courtroom.


