'Return Of The Mack' Singer Mark Morrison Arrested On Simple Battery Charge

Mark Morrison, the singer-songwriter who gave us the 1996 cookout classic “Return of the Mack,” has been arrested in Palm Beach, Florida, for allegedly shoving a restaurant manager, which, according to his manager, the 52-year-old did during a dispute over an unpaid entertainment fee. Morrison’s attorney also alleges that the incident came as a result of “a racially charged confrontation.” “However, it is important to acknowledge that this altercation between Mr. Morrison and the male employee of the Le Bar à Vin, Nicola Lavacca, arose in the context of a racially charged confrontation,” Morrison’s attorney, Rick King, told TMZ. “At this time, Mr. Morrison and legal counsel are working diligently to ensure that the facts of the case are fully understood and appropriately addressed.” King told the outlet that his client is fully cooperating with authorities, and he said he’s confident that a full investigation will clear Morrison of any wrongdoing in the matter. Here’s what the police officers who responded to the situation at Le Bar à Vin, via TMZ:

According to the police report, obtained by TMZ, Morrison stormed into Le Bar à Vin in Palm Beach on Saturday evening … and started yelling and cursing at the venue’s general manager. It seems Morrison was upset over an event he started planning with the venue on Friday.

Cops say witnesses told officers the situation escalated to the point Morrison allegedly pushed the manager in his upper body. Nicola Lavacca, the manager, did not fight back.

The report says a witness jumped in, separating the two and asked Morrison to step outside. Based on the evidence, cops arrested Morrison on a charge of simple battery.

According to the New York Post, Morrison posted a $1,000 bond and was released from jail Sunday morning. TMZ noted that King urged the genral public to withhlold its judgement of Morrison until all the facts in the case have come out, but, honestly, it’s not like this is some big celebrity scandal. At worst, Morrison got upset over a scheduled event that fell through and pushed the venue’s manager, who LIED to him (see what I did there?), causing no serious bodily harm to his alleged victim.

He’ll be alright, and the Mack will return once more.

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