Makeda Barnes-Joseph, the woman who was allegedly shot by Remy Ma earlier this year, has filed a $10 million lawsuit against that Bronx rapper.
As reported earlier, Barnes Joseph claims Remy Ma shot her twice in the abdomen in July after the rapper accused her of stealing money.
Remy was initially charged with attempted murder but prosecutors would drop the charges to third degree assault after evidence revealed that the gun went off accidentally.
According to Reuters, the suit was filed in Manhattan federal court today (December 21st, 2007) with Barnes-Joseph charging that Remy Ma “willfully, wantonly and maliciously” shot her.
Barnes-Joseph says she suffered severe physical harm and mental anguish from the shooting. The suit also names Remy’s record labels, Universal Music Group and Sure Shot Recordings.
Barnes-Joseph claims that the labels encouraged Remy to "engage in violent behavior" to strengthen her well documented volatile image.
Ivan Fisher, Remy's lawyer, called the lawsuit “irresponsible” and “looking for the deepest pocket it could find”.
Remy, who is free on $250,000 bond, has denied the assault charges.
The rapper is also facing gang assault and witness intimidation charges stemming from an August attack on a witness’s boyfriend at a Bronx nightclub which prosecutors claim Remy orchestrated with the help of her male friends.
Source: SixShot.com
As reported earlier, Barnes Joseph claims Remy Ma shot her twice in the abdomen in July after the rapper accused her of stealing money.
Remy was initially charged with attempted murder but prosecutors would drop the charges to third degree assault after evidence revealed that the gun went off accidentally.
According to Reuters, the suit was filed in Manhattan federal court today (December 21st, 2007) with Barnes-Joseph charging that Remy Ma “willfully, wantonly and maliciously” shot her.
Barnes-Joseph says she suffered severe physical harm and mental anguish from the shooting. The suit also names Remy’s record labels, Universal Music Group and Sure Shot Recordings.
Barnes-Joseph claims that the labels encouraged Remy to "engage in violent behavior" to strengthen her well documented volatile image.
Ivan Fisher, Remy's lawyer, called the lawsuit “irresponsible” and “looking for the deepest pocket it could find”.
Remy, who is free on $250,000 bond, has denied the assault charges.
The rapper is also facing gang assault and witness intimidation charges stemming from an August attack on a witness’s boyfriend at a Bronx nightclub which prosecutors claim Remy orchestrated with the help of her male friends.
Source: SixShot.com
