Joe Budden Accuses Cops of Racial Bias After He's Charged for Indecent Exposure
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Joe Budden was charged with lewdness after showing up at a neighbor's doorstep in his birthday suit, and his lawyer slammed the cops for being 'racially motivated.'

AceShowbiz - New Jersey-based rapper and podcaster Joe Budden faces a new legal hurdle following an incident on December 4. Budden, known for his hit single "Pump It Up" and show "The Joe Budden Podcast," has been charged with lewdness, a disorderly person's offense, after allegedly being seen without his clothes on outside a neighbor's apartment in Edgewater.

Edgewater Police Chief Donald A. Martin released a statement on December 30, 2024 detailing the charges, sparking a heated response from Budden's attorney, Nima Ameri. The press release came after a neighbor reported seeing Budden through a doorbell camera, where he was apparently captured trying to enter a code into their apartment door before returning to his own across the hall.

"Mr. Budden is saddened by Police Chief Martin's press release," Ameri said in a statement to TMZ. "Mr. Budden has been waiting weeks for his cross complaints to be processed which include substantially more serious charges, including possible felony charges against the persons behind these charges against him."

"The Chief has in our opinion sat on those but instead used his time to gain some free publicity for himself. Chief Martin should seek publicity by doing notable policing, not inflaming disorderly person allegations."

Ameri also argued that the accusations against Budden were minor and did not warrant an arrest. She asserted that Budden is eager to contest the charges in court, describing Chief Martin's actions as "reckless" and potentially "racially motivated."

Echoing Ameri's sentiments, Budden himself made a cryptic comment on social media, subtly brushing off the seriousness of the allegations. He is scheduled to appear in court on January 16, 2025.

The Edgewater Police Department has not issued any further comments on the matter since their initial press release. As Chief Martin's leadership draws public scrutiny, the residents and fans of Joe Budden await further developments in what promises to be a contentious legal battle.

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