Erykah Badu cited for disorderly conduct
Posted by womenagerie on April 3, 2010
Singer Erykah Badu was cited for disorderly conduct for stripping in her music video Window Seat, which she said was taken “shot guerrilla style” – no crew, and in one take.
A misdemeanor charge awaits Badu for her naked stroll through downtown Dallas, Texas while shooting her video. In the music video, the singer took off her clothes one by one while walking through Dealey Plaza, until she was completely naked, and then fell near where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
Authorities said they wanted to press charges against her because there were children on the street then, but no one had called police or filed a complaint on that day.
But now, the Dallas police said they have their witness. One of the witnesses came to them, which lead to the filing of charges against Badu. She will be cited for misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
“After much discussion, it has been determined that this charge best fits her conduct when she disrobed in a public place without disregard [sic] to other individuals and children who were in close proximity,” the police statement said. If convicted, Badu could be fined $500, police said.
“It will be up to her as to how she wants to proceed further with this case,” police said. “She can contest it in a court of law or simply pay the fine.”
The singer, and her representatives, refused to comment on the subject.
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