Rapper Coolio charged today for possession at LAX
From the District Attorney's Office:
LOS ANGELES - Rap artist Coolio, whose real name is Artis Leon Ivey, was charged today with possession of cocaine base and battery.
Ivey, 45 (dob 8-1-63), was arrested March 6 at Los Angeles International World Airport after authorities searched his luggage and allegedly found cocaine. At one point, Ivey allegedly grabbed a screener's arm to prevent the search.
He is charged in case SA070577 with one felony count of possession of cocaine base, one misdemeanor count of battery and one misdemeanor count of possession of a smoking device. He was released on bail.
He is scheduled to be arraigned April 3 at LAX Superior Court, Dept. 144. If convicted, he faces up to three years state prison.
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