Charge dropped against R&B singer Wayna

Charge dropped against R&B singer Wayna
The Associated Press
HOUSTON (AP) — A judge has dismissed a charge against Grammy-nominated singer Wayna after she was arrested at a Houston airport for trying to bring a collapsible police baton through security.

Wayna was charged with possession of a prohibited weapon Wednesday. The third-degree felony was dropped Friday. Wayna, who did not attend the hearing, uses the baton as a prop while performing.

Houston police said Thursday that security guards at Bush International Airport discovered the 24-inch baton in her carry-on bag.

Wayna released her second album, "Higher Ground," in 2008. One song on the album is "Billy Club," a ballad about police abuse. She twirls and points the baton when performing it live.

Published 3/27/09 by


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  • I can't wait to see George C. On the last ER next week He is a HOTIE!a BABE and so cool. I have only season 1 on DVD and wish I had more but I gotta tell you George is DA than as DR. Ross. Here to looking at ya kid!, your fan! TOO bad it is the last...
    GeriP 3/27/09 Reply
  • Oh, to be Black in America! Does this happen to Britney or Madonna when they travel with their whips and chains? Perhaps, this is her punishment for speaking out publicly about police abuse in this country.
    Allredsucks 3/27/09 Reply