Georgia singer Sky Whatley charged after allegedly slapping woman during concert
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Georgia soul singer Sky Whatley is accused of slapping a woman, Shamika Boyd, during a performance at the Legendary Awards Show & Concert on September 6, resulting in two black eyes and dental damage.
- Police issued an arrest warrant for Whatley on simple battery charges, but he has not yet been arrested, drawing criticism from Boyd’s attorney over the slow law enforcement response.
- Boyd, who attended the event to support her daughter, claims the assault was unprovoked and followed by a crude gesture and verbal abuse from Whatley.
- Boyd plans to pursue legal action seeking compensation for medical expenses and lost income related to the incident.
- Boyd’s lawyer emphasized the importance of holding Whatley accountable for the assault and criticized authorities for not promptly enforcing the warrant.
