Celebrity Justice
Anand Jon's Courtroom Arrest -- Caught on Tape

Stone-faced and silent, a clean-cut Anand Jon was taken out of a Beverly Hills courtroom wearing a brand new steel accessory around his wrists -- and TMZ caught the whole thing on tape!

As TMZ reported earlier, Jon was in court facing 13 new counts of sexual misconduct, when plainclothes officers, acting on a warrant issued in Dallas, placed the fashion guru under arrest on three counts of committing sexual assault with a minor in the state of Texas. Tears streamed down the faces of his mother and sister as he was tossed into the back of a police vehicle.

Jon, who often hung out with stars like Paris Hilton and Paula Abdul, faces a total of 46 counts of sexual wrongdoing in California. Jon's lawyer, Danny Davis, claims that, "It appears to be in this case, fairly, gossip among young models that's gone a little wild."

UPDATE: Shortly after the arrest, Anand Jon returned to a Beverly Hills courtroom -- in cuffs -- where he pled not guilty to the 13 new charges filed against him. During the proceeding, the prosecutor referred to Jon as a "serial rapist." The judge then remanded him to custody until he can post the $500,000 bail on the new Texas charges. Jon is due in Beverly Hills court again on August 28.

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16. Let's hope California and these rich criminals all slide quickly into the ocean! Clean up America....Get rid of Hollywood!

Posted at 6:41PM on Jun 12th 2007 by HarveyLevinKissesUp

17. Hay readers, Some of the commenters should think carefully before posting your valuable comments. That means use your brain. To me at least, it seems that some others, probably others in the designing field, became jealous of Anand becoming famous, and so they organized a trap. I really don't think that a famous and handsome designer like Mr. John would spent his precious time risking his career by acting foolish. In the end, I hope that the truth would come out and that the American public along with the justice department should decide on the amount of punishment the greed and jealous accusers deserve. I want to repeat, "use your brain and think wisely."

Posted at 7:03PM on Jun 12th 2007 by Harry

18. and the girl who was like 17 and a virgin from texas? she was not a professional model, or a slut looking to get ahead in the industry. she saw stars in her eyes was lured by jon ON MYSPACE (pedo anyone?!) and he forced her into acts against her will. just b/c a rape isn't brutally violent doesn't make it not rape. rape is rape if it's at all against someone's will in any way.

i find it hard to believe that almost 20 women (and girlz) from LA and NY would get together and set this massive trap. jealous??? from what i hear, no one took him seriously and he was a shameless self promoter who rode the coattails of famous actresses and socialtes to make a name for himself. i hear he only hired young models b/c he couldn't afford/manage to book real models b/c no one took him seriously. plus, REMEMBER he faced similar charges a couple YEARS BEFORE anyone had really noticed him or he was put on the Time Magazine (or whatever)'s "Ones to Watch" list.

i came across 2 blogs a few months ago where these 2 women (one 21 at the time the other like 19) both went through similar situations. one he didn't succeed with b/c she was atheletic and mature and not so easily preyed upon, another tells a remorseful story of being coerced by Jon into having sex with him several times. the lies, manipulation, and threats he used on both sounds the exact same as what he used on these chix, it's eerily identical to the account of the young woman from Dallas which can be found online. he is systematic in his predatory techniques. almost textbook! even if he didn't force himself on them, which i tend to believe he might have, his methods are like the typical scumbag so hopefully he'll at least get some statutory charges for the minors, even if it was consensual, if nothing else.

he SEEMED like a nice guy, and the phrase innocent till proven guilty should be held up, but at this point so many victims in such a wide range of ages accusing of such gross crimes?! something is not right here and theres no way its a conspiracy against him, cuz i dont think any1 cares enough to go through this kind of trouble and risk charges against themselves. whether he's a violent perve or simply a jerk with a sense of entitlement who knows!!! either way, he sux and deserves punishment.

Posted at 8:01PM on Jun 12th 2007 by 345.2

19. Natural consequences and justice work in mysterious ways.

Rest assured Anand victims, he'll be needing more than preparation H when the sociopath's in the prison are done with him. Prison justice among inmates especially rapists like Anand make him a huge target for anal assualt in the pen.

Bet he'll squeel and scream like the pig deserves

Posted at 8:23PM on Jun 12th 2007 by LOL>>>LOL

20. donate to chess in prison...

Posted at 9:10PM on Jun 12th 2007 by catheadmoon

21. Know what's really strange? All of the alleged victims repeatedly visit Anand Jon after the supposed "rapes" take place. Why? For career purposes? As a victim of rape I can personally tell you that I was in NO MOOD WHATSOEVER to visit the man that raped me after the fact. If I went into my job tomorrow and my boss forcefully shoved his pecker in my mouth, do you think for a second that I wouldn't quit that damn job? Modeling or working for Anand Jon isn't the only way in this world to go places with your career - so why are these "victims" visiting again and again and again? I would really be curious to know why.

Posted at 10:12PM on Jun 13th 2007 by strange

22. seems like everyone paris hilton knows is in court. lindsay, richie, ggw guy etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDgFiW2xtf0

Posted at 2:11AM on Jun 13th 2007 by VinnieBoombatz

23. That goof will wish he was in a New Delhi prison when he gets a taste of Huntsville...even if they put him in Protective Custody, away from the General Population, those within PC still have it out for cons who have gone after minors.

He doesnt have a chance, except maybe being extorted for cash for protection and even than its not a guarantee. His crybaby family better get their money ready for baby boy.

this of course, IF, he is found guilty in a Texas court. Know many people who have gotten off in Texas?

It wont help that he is of East Indian descendant either...sorry, just telling it like it is, the only Equal Opportunity where he may end up is in sharing him among others.

No probation this time son.

Good Luck ..hope you have a strong air tight defense and your mommy and sister have lots of money to pay for it. I doubt your attorney is doing a pro-bono.

Posted at 2:15AM on Jun 13th 2007 by If found guilty in Texas

24.
46 counts of sexual wrong doing in Calif, 13 in more charges in Texas and The best the Lawyer could come up with is "gossip among young models that's gone a little wild.
Huh? Does that mean he is a Little bit guilty?

And to Post # 16 "harry"
I am thinking this over carefully and using my brain. If someone is a rapist their looks, wealth, and success mean nothing, Ted Bundy was not an ugly man. There are Doctors locked up for murder and rape.
If looks and money deem someone not guilty by you, I'm glad you wont be on the jury.

Posted at 3:07AM on Jun 13th 2007 by WBrn

25. hopefully the courts do someting about all the wackos because in the end it's the judge who release all these scum bags in Hollywood, And i say Hollywood because you realy don't see this anywhere else, ( refering 2 people with money getting away with everything) soon Phil Spector will be able to buy his way out.

Look at the Hilton's i thought the judge was gonna treat them like everyone else, Now their jumping in front of everyone on visitation days
While other people wait for over 4 hours, they need 2 bring these people down from their high horse.

Posted at 7:57AM on Jun 13th 2007 by watRtheythinking

26. hey number 12 was that girl u reffered to an underage girl?

Posted at 7:58AM on Jun 13th 2007 by watRtheythinking

27. They don't like rapist in jail Anand, You will 4sure become somebody's BIATCH if u go down like that.

Posted at 7:59AM on Jun 13th 2007 by watRtheythinking

28. Hung out with Paris? Well you can't rape her!

Perverted Pedo Justice!

Posted at 8:19AM on Jun 13th 2007 by Say What!

29. TMZ and its users: The law firm of Ronald Richards & Associates and attorney Ronald Richards does not represent Anand Jon in any capacity.

Posted at 11:17AM on Jun 13th 2007 by Ronald Richards, Esq.

30. I can't believe some of you who stick up for him. I can only hope you're his freak sister or some girl in love with him blinded by his lies.
This guy should be locked up for good! I knew him a few years ago, and this is not a good man. Not only are there many more (underage) girls out there that he used/abused, but this has been going on for a very long time. I know of more than 1 girl who he talked into having sex with him in such a way that she couldn't get out of it, and afterwards wondering whether it was rape or not. It's a really sad situation, he's verbally abusive and can become physically abusive too. I hope justice will be served.

Posted at 7:42PM on Jun 13th 2007 by Laura

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