Lawyer Suing Fat Joe Indicted for Allegedly Striking Process Server

Tyrone Blackburn, the attorney representing a plaintiff in a lawsuit against rapper Fat Joe, has been indicted for allegedly hitting a process server with his vehicle earlier this year.

Law enforcement officials confirmed today that Blackburn faces charges stemming from an incident that occurred in May, though details of the indictment will remain sealed until his arraignment. The alleged incident took place as a 66-year-old process server was attempting to deliver legal documents related to the case against Fat Joe. Authorities say Blackburn allegedly reversed his vehicle, striking the server in the leg and causing a knee injury requiring surgery.

Blackburn represents Terrance “T.A.” Dixon, who is suing Fat Joe for millions, claiming he contributed to the writing of the rapper’s music. The legal battle has been contentious, with Dixon and Blackburn later filing a separate lawsuit alleging misconduct by Fat Joe, accusations his attorney, Joe Tacopina, has vehemently denied, calling them “lies intended to damage his reputation and force a settlement through public pressure.” You can find more information about civil lawsuits here.

Blackburn was arrested in June and booked on assault charges approximately six weeks after the alleged incident. This development adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing legal dispute between Dixon and Fat Joe, potentially impacting the civil case. Further details are expected following Blackburn’s arraignment, and the case is being closely watched by legal observers, as reported by Reuters.

Officials have stated they will release further information after the arraignment proceedings.