Radio Host Big Tigger Arrested on Battery and Child Cruelty

Radio personality Darian "Big Tigger" Morgan was arrested Saturday, June 20, on charges of aggravated battery and third-degree cruelty to children following a domestic dispute investigation. He was booked into the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta and released the same day after posting a $10,000 bond.

The arrest stems from an alleged altercation at the Sandy Springs home of Morgan and his wife, Alicia Brown, in May. According to a police affidavit, an argument escalated when Morgan allegedly began recording Brown with his cellphone. Brown told police she tried to take the phone, leading to a struggle where Morgan allegedly tackled her. She reported a minor bruise to her lip.

The affidavit states the argument continued in the couple's basement, where Brown unplugged a computer. Morgan allegedly approached her from behind, grabbed her arms, and then shoved her, causing her to stumble into an office door and suffer a significant cut above her left eye. Police documents note Brown was initially reluctant to cooperate, expressing fear due to Morgan's celebrity status.

The cruelty to children charge is linked to allegations that the couple's 13-year-old son was inside the home and heard...