The man Kanye West allegedly punched within the face was one half of a set of twins who’re huge pictures within the restaurant scene right here in L.A. — and we’re instructed he hit the unsuitable one.
Eyewitnesses who have been on the scene Wednesday morning on the Chateau Marmont lodge inform TMZ that what Kanye’s group mentioned about what occurred — specifically, Bianca herself had been assaulted by the person who bumped into her — is completely off base and easily not correct.
BREAKING: Kanye West is being investigated by Los Angeles Police as a suspect in a battery case. We noticed LAPD detectives outdoors the lodge as we speak. TMZ confirms West is accused of punching a person within the face late Tuesday night time that allegedly “grabbed or pushed his spouse”. pic.twitter.com/tbNFs0d08X
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Here is what our sources inform us about how this went down, from their perspective … a person by accident ran into Bianca within the lodge foyer, which they are saying was busy on the time. We’re instructed it occurred shortly, and the person went on about his manner.
The man went outdoors and sat at a desk with buddies, and we’re instructed it was at that time Kanye approached them … to confront the person.
At this level, we’re instructed Kanye punched the man within the face … however this is the loopy half — we’re instructed he truly ended up punching the unsuitable dude — as a result of he is a freaking twin, and his brother was proper there sitting with him as effectively. So, a mix-up.
As for who these twins are … we’re instructed Mark and Jonnie Houston are those who have been concerned — though, we do not know which one bumped into Bianca, and which was hit. In case you’re unfamiliar, they personal a ton of eating places in L.A. — together with a variety of celeb scorching spots.
A number of the venues below their belt … No Emptiness, Davey Wayne’s, Black Rabbit Rose, and Break Room 86 … simply to call a number of. We’re instructed they frequent the Chateau.
Anyway, again to the night time in query … our sources say Kanye left after the altercation, and ultimately cops confirmed up. As we reported … Kanye is now a suspect in a battery report, and police say they wanna speak to him.
Regulation enforcement sources confirmed this narrative to us — and we’re instructed the brother Kanye punched — once more, not the one who truly ran into Bianca — obtained a one-two whack to the dome … he truly obtained socked TWICE (allegedly).
We’re additionally instructed this … up to now, cops have not been in a position to dig up proof that backs Kanye’s account — that Bianca was manhandled and spun round by the man. We’re instructed the case remains to be below investigation.
As for the place issues go from right here, we’re instructed as soon as this investigation is wrapped — it will be despatched to the Metropolis Lawyer for evaluate … though it is unclear if something will come of it.
We have reached out to the Houston Brothers … no phrase again but.
A rep for Kanye insists Bianca was sexually assaulted — reiterating their declare that one of many brothers grabbed her, spun her round, and blew kisses at her … additionally claiming a workers member got here to examine on her afterward. They add, “This was a bodily, sexual assault and any try and undermine the seriousness of what occurred is repellent and vile.”
