Overview
- The 41-year-old singer was charged with third-degree assault and second-degree mischief at a Sunday arraignment in Manhattan and is due back in court on Feb. 18.
- Prosecutors say the Dec. 6 confrontation at Dramma Night Club began when staff announced closing time around 4 a.m., prompting an alleged punch to an employee’s face.
- Officials said the worker suffered swelling and substantial pain, and the judge issued a full order of protection for the employee.
- Songz was released under supervision and left the courthouse without commenting, covering his face as he departed.
- Court and media accounts note prior run-ins that include a 2016 assault case, a 2021 arrest during a stadium incident, and sexual-assault claims that included a 2022 clearance and a confidential settlement.