Trey Songz Charged with Assault, Property Damage in NYC

R&B singer Trey Songz faced criminal charges in Manhattan court on Sunday after two separate incidents at New York City nightlife venues, including an alleged assault on a nightclub employee and property damage at a hookah lounge. The 41-year-old artist, whose real name is Tremaine Aldon Neverson, was arraigned on an assault charge stemming from an early morning altercation at Dramma Night Club in Times Square on December 4, as well as a second-degree criminal mischief charge for a disturbance at Mira restaurant and hookah lounge early that same Sunday.

Prosecutors described the first incident as unprovoked. According to the criminal complaint, Neverson became irate around 4:25 a.m. when a Dramma employee informed patrons that the club was closing. The singer allegedly punched the worker in the face. The employee, who received an order of protection, had simply been carrying out routine duties at the end of the night. Authorities noted that Neverson was a regular customer at the venue. For the second incident, which unfolded shortly before 4 a.m. at Mira on 34th Street, Neverson is accused of causing about $1,500 in damage during a scuffle, destroying hookahs, DJ equipment and...