ATLANTA — Several days after actor Tyrese Gibson’s dogs were accused of killing his neighbor’s dog, he surrendered to the jail.
Gibson, 46, was booked into the Fulton County Jail on Friday on a charge of cruelty to animals. He was released shortly after on a $20,000 bond.
The actor’s attorney, Gabe Banks, shared a statement saying that Gibson has been cooperating with authorities and will continue to do so.
Earlier this morning, Mr. Tyrese Gibson voluntarily turned himself in to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office to answer the misdemeanor warrant. Earlier this week (Tuesday), Mr. Gibson’s legal team worked with prosecutors and successfully secured a consent bond for his immediate release. He has now been processed and released. Despite what others might say, throughout this entire process Mr. Gibson has cooperated fully with legal authorities and will continue to do so until this matter is resolved. Mr. Gibson once again wants to extend his deepest condolences to the family who lost their dog and respectfully asks for privacy and understanding as this matter is handled through the appropriate legal channels.
— Gabe Banks of Banks Weaver Law Firm
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A neighbor in Gibson’s Buckhead community told Channel 2’s Cory James that the “Fast & Furious” franchise actor’s large dogs roamed freely on several occasions, but this time killed his 5-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Henry.
Shortly after, police issued an arrest warrant for Gibson.
Gibson shared a statement saying he is “shocked, devastated and heartbroken” for the family who lost their dog.
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“As an empath, my heart hurts deeply for their unimaginable loss, and I’ve been trying to reach out directly to express my sorrow and condolences,” he wrote.
He added that he has been in Los Angeles, Calif. with his family, mourning the loss of his father.
Gibson says he has removed the dogs involved in the attack from his home.
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