'Loyal fan' claims he was beaten onstage at Snoop Dogg concert
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER — BY ATHIMA CHANSANCHAI AND ROBERT L. JAMIESON JR.
Published · reached Usenet June 3, 2005
By ATHIMA CHANSANCHAI AND ROBERT L. JAMIESON Jr. SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTERS
A Seattle-area hip-hop fan claims he was pummeled onstage this weekend at a concert with Snoop Dogg, The Game, Oowee and other artists.
Richard Monroe, 24, said he jumped onstage to dance at the encouragement of the rap artists when about a dozen people, including Snoop Dogg, hit and kicked him repeatedly. He alleges they ripped out his diamond earrings, poured alcohol on him, stole his watch and cell phone and took his wallet containing cash and identification. Richard Monroe Zoom Joshua Trujillo / P-I Snoop Dogg fan Richard Monroe keeps ice on his eyes, which are swollen shut. Monroe said he was beaten and his belongings were stolen when he went onstage at Snoop Dogg's concert at the White River Amphitheatre.