Big Tigger Arrested For Battery And 3rd Degree Child-Cruelty Charges

Big Tigger was arrested for battery and 3rd degree cruelty to children the longtime radio personality and former host of BET's iconic "Rap City" was booked into the Fulton County Jail Saturday morning, but bonded out later in the day. Big Tigger legal name Darian Morgan was released after posting surety bonds totaling $10,000 including a $9,000 bond tied to the aggravated battery charge and a $1,000 bond related to the cruelty-to-children charge. Tigger's arrest comes after his wife, Alicia Brown, was involved in an alleged incident in May that prompted authorities to open a domestic dispute investigation he was identified as the suspect, although it's unclear if the incidents are connected. Dispatch records show Brown sought medical treatment for her injuries before police were contacted and an investigation was launched. She was later transported to a hospital though authorities noted her injuries were not considered life-threatening. Tigger spoke in regard to Brown's claims "I appreciate the support and concern that so many people have shown. I want to say categorically that these allegations and accusations that have been circulating are false." He added "Out of respect for everyone involved, I ask for grace, privacy, and restraint as my family navigates this difficult moment," and told us, "I remain grateful for the trust so many of you have placed in me throughout that journey. I intend to continue living and leading in a manner worthy of that trust.

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