Las Vegas police arrest performer on domestic violence

Las Vegas police arrested adult performer Drake Von on Tuesday on multiple domestic violence charges, including felony battery by strangulation. The 23-year-old, whose legal name is Dawson Bacon, was booked into custody and faces allegations that he attempted to choke his partner during an incident at a residence in the city.

Officials from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department charged Bacon with felony domestic battery by strangulation, felony coercion constituting domestic violence, and a misdemeanor domestic battery charge. The identity of the alleged victim has not been publicly confirmed by authorities. While some reports have speculated about the partner's gender, police have not released that information.

In statements attributed to him, Bacon has denied the allegations. He described the charges as false, claimed the situation was a misunderstanding, and suggested it was a publicity stunt, insisting the charges will be dropped. These claims have not been corroborated by any official statement from law enforcement or prosecutors. Court records indicate he was released on a bond of $25,246.

Bacon is a prominent figure in adult entertainment, known for a muscular...