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Legal questions circle Def Jam exec's failure to tweet
Quick ReadPolice say an officer slightly injured his shoulder trying to subdue two girls and blamed Roppo.
Photo credit: Newsday/Karen Wiles Stabile | James A. Roppo, 44, leaves First District court in Hempstead, after his arraignment for his arrest in the crowd control incident at Roosevelt Field Mall involving too many teens showing up for the appearance of Justine Bieber. (November 21, 2009)
When did failure to tweet a boisterous crowd become a crime - a felony, no less?
Last week, Nassau Police Department officials say.
About 3,000 young people and their parents showed up Friday at Roosevelt Field to see 15-year-old Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber.
But as the crowd became unruly and safety concerns erupted, police said the event could not go on. Bieber was told...
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