Do You Know Why These 35 Celebrities Went To Jail?
- by Jessica Rae
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Being a celebrity comes with plenty of perks. You get preferential treatment wherever you go and people even pay you just to turn up. Most celebrities get to do what they love and get paid big money to do so. But that doesn't mean that these celebs are any different from the rest of us. From time to time they also run into trouble with the law and just like everyone else they need to be held accountable for their actions.
Yes, they may be able to afford better lawyers but in some cases even this high priced legal representation is not enough to keep them out of jail. While some do end up walking away with a slap on the wrist, others end up serving time and when they are in jail they are just the same as everyone else. Must be quite a shock to those egos don't you think?
If you enjoy following celebrity gossip and happenings then you'll probably remember these stars and their run-ins with the law. But how good is your memory? Do you remember what charges actually got them locked up or how long they got sent away for? Test your celebrity jailbird knowledge now with this quiz!
Do you remember why Paris Hilton went to jail?
Ah, Le Paris. No, not the city, we are talking a little closer to home and a lot shorter and smaller. That's right folks, Paris Hilton. It is no shocker that she has made the list with all of her dubious accomplishments and media attention. Who can forget the video tape that kills? oh wait, that's the Ring, but her "adult" tape is quite similar with a poor story line and the promise of a climactic ending. It's no wonder she needs a bit of dutch courage to go forth. What was she arrested for?
What do Martha Steward do that landed her in the big house?
The queen of cooking shows, The wonder woman of the spatula and greased tin. We are talking about Martha Steward. This feisty kitchen hero was caught in a little incident that makes us wonder if she was really upfront about the amount of sugar and butter in those cake and brownie mixes? She was arrested for something that could have carried a much heavier penalty, considering who was involved. It could have ended in a permanent kitchen ban but she got off with a minor sentence. What was she arrested for?
Why did Oscar Pistorius go to prison?
Oscar Pistorius is a Special Olympics gold medal winner and was a huge supporter of athletic development for physically disabled persons. But Oscar has had a few run-in's with the law in his time, the latest which sees him serving a sentence for a heinous crime. Oscar fell from fame after a particularly brutal event that catapulted him into the international news media. There are various people on both sides of the fence crying injustice, but, to date, the case is still not fully resolved with parties on both sides seeking closure. What was he arrested for?
Why did Mark Wahlberg end up in jail?
Mark Wahlberg has a chequered history, from trying his hand at rapping as Marky-Mark to A-List acting. But kudos to him as he has pulled it off masterfully. Look at his latest titles such as Patriots Day and Deepwater Horizon. he has certainly pulled out all the stops and is fast becoming an actor we look forward to seeing in the main role. But Even the Wahl has had his ups and downs and he made this list due to being arrested for something that should not have happened in the first place. What was this for?
Why did Chris Brown have to serve time?
Christopher Maurice Brown AKA Chris Brown is billed as a singer, songwriter, dancer, rapper, and actor. But we know him as the boyfriend of the famous Rihanna. Brown has been in trouble with the law on and off for the past while. Who could forget his rant when he barricaded himself in his home after he refused entry to the LAPD, and later, their SWAT team when they arrived with a warrant to search his home. What was Chris arrested for initially?
Why did Lil Kim go to jail?
Lil Kim did a not so Lil thing to get herself a set of fancy, government issues bracelets. She is a well-known singer and one would think that with such awesome and influential power comes a little responsibility, but Lil Kim decided that she would flaunt it all and bake some porky pies, after all, who would doubt a hot number like her? However, the "misunderstanding" caught up with her and She was found guilty of an offense that most of us find irritating and untrustworthy. What was this superstar arrested for?
Do you remember why Tim Allen went to jail?
Home improvement was a show we all looked forward to, we could kick up the heels, crack a cold one and sit back while Tim and his boys destroyed the workshop, their current project, and each others nerves. Each episode held at least one life lesson as well as a giving us clues about how not to do certain things. But Tim was in a far darker place. You'd think that earning Hollywood money would give you a bit of financial leeway. What was Tim arrested for?
What crime landed Sean Penn in the big house?
Sean Penn, the bad boy of films had a bit of a nasty streak in his youth but seems to have that under control of late. Brother to the late Chris Penn (Reservoir Dogs) he has certainly crept into our hearts as the leading actor for those tormented roles such as Carlito's Way and Milk. Sean calls a few powerful and influential people his friends, such as Lars Ulrich of Metallica and has even got a few presidents as personal friends. However, he was arrested once but what was he arrested for?
Why did Lil Wayne go to jail?
Lil Wayne AKA Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. has been arrested multiple times on various charges and has even served time in Rikers Island for one of those charges. Lil Wayne is also one of the few rappers to be mentioned not once, but twice by a US president. Barrack Obama was reported to have said "My rap palate has greatly improved. Jay-Z used to be sort of what predominated, but now I've got a little Nas and a little Lil Wayne and some other stuff." What was he arrested for?
What sent T.I. to the big house?
Clifford Joseph Harris Jr AKA T.I. is a man with many accomplishments under his belt for a 36-year-old. Listed as a rapper, actor, entrepreneur, author, record producer, record executive and songwriter this young man seems to have taken the world by storm. He had already been arrested multiple times by the tender age of 14 and was arrested again a number of times as an adult for various serious crimes including a federal offense. What was he arrested for?
What crime landed Robert Downey Jr. behind bars?
Robert Downey Jr is a powerhouse today after having a much-troubled youth and rocky early career. The star has been known for his excesses with regards to drugs and alcohol but the late 90's saw him make a remarkable turnaround. Today he is best known for his role as Tony Stark AKA Iron Man and the Marvel franchise is growing from strength to strength, adding to Roberts acclaim and fame. But this bad boy had a run in with the law years earlier, what was he arrested for?
Why did 50 Cent get sent to boot camp?
50 Cent or "Fiddy" AKA Curtis James Jackson III is a musician, artist, and actor that came from hard beginnings. He was selling crack by the age of 12 and got himself shot 9 times in 2000 but he didn't give up. He kept going and eventually made it big. But he had a dark past and was arrested in 1994 when he was involved in an incident with the police. He was given a boot camp sentence that also allowed him to complete his GED education. What was he arrested for?
What crime got Jamie Waylett sent to prison?
Harry Potter fans might be a bit shocked that some of the cast are already seemingly in trouble with the law, but that was only to be expected. However, this star, Jamie Waylett, AKA Vincent Crabbe, burned too bright and has ended up with some serious charges against him. Jamie was arrested twice, once in 2009 and again in 2011 for serious crimes, he was only charged with the latter crime and, in 2012, was sentenced to two years in prison. I bet the sorting cap didn't see that coming. What crime was he arrested for?
Why did Paul McCartney serve time?
Sir. Paul McCartney is one of the surviving, and original, members of the Beatles. The Beatles is a British band that rose to fame in the 60's and 70's. Now, Sir Paul is a musician of note with a whole load of accolades under his belt, However, as it seems to be with most people of fame, he has had his fair share of issues with the law and has been arrested a number of times around the world, from Barbados to Japan. He was even denied a US visa until 1973. What was he arrested for?
What landed Lindsay Lohan behind bars?
Lindsay Lohan, also known affectionately as Li-Lo, has been in and out of the news and rehab for a while now. From her early acting days, she had a problem with addictive substances and lost a few roles due to it. She eventually got herself straightened out and has since been seen as a productive member of the filming industry, However, Lindsay still had to serve her time, even if it was only 84 minutes. What was she arrested for?
What crime did O.J Simpson get sent away for?
At one point his initial trial was showcased and billed as the trial of the century. There were so many things wrong that it turned into a farce. Orenthal James Simpson AKA O.J. Simpson AKA The Juice started his career as an NFL running back for the Buffalo Bills and later for the San Francisco 49ers. in 1994 he was arrested but later acquitted, for the murder of his wife and her friend. This is however not about that case. The Juice was later arrested again. Why is he serving time now?
What crime got James Brown sent to jail?
James Brown is considered to be the Godfather of Soul and a progenitor of Funk Music. Brown had a long career spanning nearly six decades, and, during the height of his career between 1960 and 1978, he released one hit after another. James recorded 16 singles that reached number one on the Billboard R&B Charts. But he has had numerous brushes with the law from a very young age. Charges ranged from drugs to guns and everything in between. What did he serve time for?
Why did Michelle Rodriguez serve time?
Mayte Michelle Rodriguez is one of the hottest actresses to grace our screens recently, she is loved by gearheads for her Fast and Furious roles as much as Gamers for her roles in Resident Evil and her voice work, for appearances in video games such as Call of Duty and Halo 2. Michelle has a number of hobbies that include tactical gun training and skydiving. But she also has had to wear the PD issue bracelets, What was she arrested for?
Why did Wesley Snipes go to jail?
Wesley Snipes is a well-known actor that had his heyday in the mid to late 90's. We all remember him from Passenger 57 and of course, the Blade trilogy. However, Wesley was a bit of a naughty boy and neglected a basic and fundamental requirement that we all have to pay attention to. No, we aren't talking about karma or anything like that. The actor was purported to have forgotten a certain important payment to a big shot or rather, THE big shot. What was he accused of?
Why did Danny Trejo land up behind bars?
Talk about mean streets, Danny Trejo is the original bad boy that made good. He was born in Echo Park, Los Angeles and had numerous brushes with the law. Very little is known about Danny's prison time but he does recall doing a five-year stint in San Quentin where he became a champion prison boxer. Danny is related to the film maker, Robert Rodriguez. But he had a hard and dark side in his youth, What was this icon of toughness arrested for?
Do you remember why Keifer Sutherland went to jail?
Keifer Sutherland, or rather, Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland, action star and hero of series such as 24 and films such as The Lost Boys and Young Guns is the son of the original bad boy, Donald Sutherland. Now that is quite a legacy to live up to. But our hero is not without his own troubles. Keifer has had a few close calls with the law but he was ultimately arrested in September 2007 and was sentenced to 48 days in jail. What was he arrested for?
Why did Lauryn Hill go to jail?
Lauryn Noelle Hill is a notable singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actress, but she is probably best known for being a member of the Fugees. In the latter half of her career, she was charged with a crime that could have sunk her career but she persisted and eventually won out after having to serve some time. However, her bizarre behavior since has led to a lot of shows being canceled or her arriving late due to her need to "align her energies". What was she arrested for?
Why did Fat Joe end up behind bars?
Joseph Antonio Cartagena AKA Fat Joe is a rapper and actor that got himself into some serious trouble with The Man. He neglected to render unto Ceaser and got into hot water for it. As a side note, although not homosexual himself, he is outspoken and supportive of LGBT contributions and evolution in the music and rap industry, one of the few hardcore rappers who is not afraid to show an openness to change in the industry. What was he arrested for?
Do you remember why Christian Slater went to jail?
Christian Slater is a leading man in Hollywood and we remember him from such roles as Broken Arrow and Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves. But Christian has had to endure the feeling of the PD bracelets a few times. He has had multiple arrests and once even tried to board a commercial flight with a handgun in his luggage. Christain seems to have a bad boy streak in him that just won't let go. What was one of the incidents that he was arrested for?
Why did Rae Carruth end up behind bars?
Rae Lamar Wiggins AKA Rae Carruth was an American Football Player and wide receiver to the Carolina Panthers. But this star athlete committed a disgusting and heinous crime that ended his career in the blink of an eye. Rae was found hiding in the trunk of a car with candy bars, clothes, a cell phone and bottles of his own urine. He was arrested 1999 and is currently incarcerated at the Tyrrell Prison Work Farm where he is serving an 18 to 24-year sentence. He will be eligible for release in 2018 having served 18 years. What was he arrested for?
Why was Ja Rule sent away?
Jeffrey Edward Atkins AKA Ja Rule, the husky-voiced rapper who is billed as a singer, songwriter, record producer, record executive, and actor certainly has some depth to his talents. He has starred in the Fast and Furious, Half Past Dead and Turn It Up to name but a few. But our bad boy here has been in trouble with the law a few times and he had been arrested a few times before he was finally convicted. What was he sent to prison for?
Why did Bobby Brown spend time in jail?
Robert Barisford Brown AKA Bobby Brown is a singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer, and actor who pioneered New Jack Swing, a fusion of R&B. But Bobby is better known as Whitney Houston's husband. The two were married for 15 years and had 1 child. Bobby, however, had a number of run-in's with the law and was arrested a few times. Once was for an altercation between him and Whitney, but that is not what he got jail time for. What arrest sent Bobby up the river?
Why did Tom Sizemore end up in jail?
Tom Sizemore is an action hero actor that most of us can identify with, he often also plays the ani-hero or villain role and is as versatile as they come. But Tom also has other, deeper seated problems that have contributed to him spending a bit of time behind bars. Tom has earned his local PD bracelet award by doing something that should not be done by anyone regardless of the circumstances. There is no excuse for it. What did Tom get arrested for?
Why did Vince Neil go to jail?
Vincent Neil Wharton is the lead singer of the band Mötley Crüe, and interestingly enough he also has a passion for motorsport, doing a little racing himself in the Indy Lights in 1992. He has had numerous clashes with the law and has been arrested multiple times. But the charge we are talking about lead to some serious issues for his victims and lead to the death of another up and coming band member. What was this artist arrrested for?
What crime was Aaron Hernandez convicted of?
Aaron Josef Hernandez, a tight end for the New England Patriots was an up and coming NFL player that could have had it all, fame and fortune awaited him but something went horribly wrong. The star player had previous encounters with the law for some serious charges but he was finally charged and convicted in 2015 but appealed the charge. in 2017 he was found dead in his cell by hanging, which was ruled a suicide. Because he died during the appeal of the conviction, the conviction was vacated. What was he charged with?
Why did Richard Hatch have to serve time?
Richard Hatch might have won Survivor but he seems to be lost in the day to day world. Richard is a military veteran who rose to stardom as the nude Survivor winner. Hatch was appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point, by Rhode Island Senator John Chafee. Hatch served five years and was honorably discharged in 1985. But neither his military background nor his corporate background could save him from being arrested. What did he serve time for?
What crime landed Phil Spector behind bars?
Harvey Phillip Spector, record producer, songwriter and session musician. In 2008, The Washington Times named Spector the second-greatest record producer in music history. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him No: 63 on their list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time" and he has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a nonperformer. In 1997, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. A massive list of achievements that stand well out above the crowd. However, this icon was also arrested for a heinous crime. What was he arrested for?
What crime was Charles S. Dutton convicted of?
Charles Dutton is an American actor with a slew of films under his belt. He has starred in films such as D-Tox, Mimic, Gothika, Legion and Alien 3. He is a versatile actor that can play the role of the underdog prisoner (Alien 3) just as well as the unsung hero (Legion) but this man comes from humble beginnings and has had a run in with the law before, one that cost him 7 years of his life at the age of 17. What was he arrested for?
Why did Dustin Diamond do time?
Dustin Neil Diamond, better known as Screech, is an American actor who was big in the 80's and 90's. he is still acting but is not as popular as he once was. But he still had to feel the pinch of the steel bracelets, even though he isn't such a big name anymore. Our man here was arrested in 2014 and again in 2016. On the 2014 arrest we know he was sent up the river for 3 months but no word as yet regarding his re-arrest in 2016. What was old Screech arrested for?
Why did Jayson Williams have to do time?
Jayson Williams is an American former professional basketball player. He played for the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets of the NBA. Jayson was a star player that had it all, Money, 30,000-square-foot (2,800 m2) home and fame. He, however, has had a few run in's with the law. He was unlucky in that the crime he was arrested for in 2002 and then finally pled guilty in 2010, 8 years after the initial charge, could be considered a stupid accident. What was the star player arrested for?