The Cuban actor William Levy is once again in the spotlight, this time for failing to appear without prior notice for a scheduled court date on Wednesday, June 4, in the Broward County Criminal Court, Florida.
The audience was related to the scandal that he starred in last April at the Baires Grill restaurant in Weston, where he was arrested for alleged intoxication, disturbing the peace, and illegal possession of property.
According to a report from Las Top News, replicated by People en Español, at 9:00 a.m., Levy and his attorney, Regina Tsombanakis, were supposed to appear before Judge Melinda Brown, but at the appointed time, neither was in court. The judge attempted to reach both of them without success and decided to address other cases while giving them time to show up.
After more than 40 minutes of waiting, the lawyer finally appeared before the judge asking for more time to prepare the case, the judge agreed to schedule a new hearing and ultimately set a new court date for June 26.
Although William Levy initially declared his innocence, the news reported by Las Top News states that his defense has indicated that the actor is considering undergoing a diversion program known as NDP (Non-Diversion Program), aimed at addressing issues related to anger management, alcohol consumption, or other associated behaviors, something that some might interpret as a strategy to reduce or eliminate the charges.
William Levy was arrested on April 14 due to an altercation at Baires Grill, which resulted in him being detained and taken to the main jail in Fort Lauderdale County.
According to the police report, the actor was "highly intoxicated," but at the first court hearing, Levy pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.
Frequently Asked Questions about William Levy's Legal Case
Why didn't William Levy attend the scheduled hearing?
William Levy did not attend the scheduled hearing because his lawyer requested more time to prepare the case. Judge Melinda Brown allowed for a new hearing to be set for June 26. The absence of the actor and his lawyer in court caused a wait of more than 40 minutes before his legal representative arrived.
What charges is William Levy facing?
William Levy is facing charges for public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and trespassing on private property. These charges stem from an altercation at the Baires Grill restaurant in Weston, Florida, where he was arrested on April 14 after refusing to leave the establishment. The actor pleaded not guilty at an initial hearing.
What measures is William Levy considering to resolve his case?
William Levy's defense is considering having the actor participate in a diversion program known as NDP (Non-Diversion Program). This program is designed to address issues of anger management and alcohol consumption, which could be seen as a strategy to reduce or eliminate the charges against him.
What is William Levy's version of the incident at the restaurant?
William Levy claims that he tried to calm a discussion sparked by his friend at the restaurant. According to Levy, his friend argued with the staff over what he deemed an excessive bill. Levy intervened to defuse the situation, but ended up being arrested, which leads him to suspect that he may have been a victim of a "setup."
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