Kanye West Won’t Be Charged For Throwing Paparazzi’s Phone: Report

Kanye West will not face charges for allegedly throwing a paparazzi's phone in 2013.

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The incident occurred at LAX airport and was caught on video.

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The rapper was previously charged with criminal battery and attempted grand theft in relation to the incident.

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However, the charges were later dropped due to lack of evidence.

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The paparazzi, who filed the complaint against West, also settled a civil lawsuit with the rapper.

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The settlement amount was not disclosed to the public.

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West has had numerous run-ins with paparazzi over the years.

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In 2014, he pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery for an altercation with a photographer in Los Angeles.

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The incident resulted in West being placed on probation for two years and ordered to attend anger management classes.

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