According to Rolling Stone and official records from the Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department, Melle Mel, a renowned hip-hop pioneer and member of Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, has been arrested in Los Angeles. He now faces charges of felony domestic violence. After posting a $50,000 bond, he was released, and his court date is scheduled for July 17.
The allegations against Melle Mel were brought forward by Jori Jordon, a woman who claims that he struck her unprovoked in the eye. Jordon provided detailed accounts of the incident in a public Facebook video, which was later viewed by Newsound. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Melle Mel explained that he and Jordon were together on the night of the arrest at his hotel following an afterparty for the 2023 BET Awards.
Melle Mel asserts that he asked Jordon to leave, but she refused. He attempted to remove her from his room, and during this process, she allegedly injured her eye and requested his presence at the hospital. When he declined, he suggested that she involve the police. Subsequently, Jordon reported to the police that he had assaulted her.
In Melle Mel’s own words to Rolling Stone, he stated, “It’s very simple. She said I punched her in the eye. She also said she had eye surgery a month ago. Had I punched her in the eye, especially with rings on, she would have had a cut eye. It would have been way worse. Something did happen to her eye, but I did not punch her. With me tussling with her and trying to get her away from me to get her out of the room, something happened.”
If you or someone you know has been impacted by domestic abuse, we strongly encourage reaching out for support. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at http://thehotline.org or by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about domestic violence
What charges does Melle Mel face?
Melle Mel faces charges of felony domestic violence.
Who is Melle Mel?
Melle Mel is a hip-hop pioneer and a member of the iconic group Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five.
What is the allegation against Melle Mel?
The allegation against Melle Mel is that he struck a woman in the eye unprovoked, leading to the charges of domestic violence.
When was Melle Mel arrested?
Melle Mel was arrested in Los Angeles on Monday, as reported by Rolling Stone.
Has Melle Mel been released?
Yes, Melle Mel was released after posting a $50,000 bond.
When is Melle Mel’s court date?
Melle Mel’s court date is set for July 17.
What is the woman’s side of the story?
According to a public Facebook video viewed by Newsound, Jori Jordon, the woman accusing Melle Mel, claims that he assaulted her in the eye without any provocation.
What does Melle Mel say about the incident?
Melle Mel denies punching the woman in the eye. He claims that they were together at his hotel, and when he asked her to leave, she refused. He alleges that during their altercation, something happened to her eye, but he did not strike her.
Where can someone seek help for domestic abuse?
If you or someone you know has been affected by domestic abuse, you can reach out to The National Domestic Violence Hotline at http://thehotline.org or call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
More about domestic violence
- Rolling Stone: Link to Rolling Stone article
- Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department: Official department records
- Facebook: Link to Jori Jordon’s public video
- Newsound: Link to Newsound article
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline: Official website
