Sheriff's deputies in Washington's King County are investigating a concertgoer's claim
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Sheriff's deputies in Washington's King County are investigating a concertgoer's claim that he was severely beaten onstage during a performance by Long Beach native Snoop Dogg at the White River Amphitheatre.
Richard Monroe, 24, said performers had encouraged him to climb on the stage at Saturday's concert at the amphitheater near Auburn, which also featured The Game.
Some performers and others on the stage kicked and punched him, poured alcohol on him, ripped out his diamond earrings and stole his watch, cell phone and wallet, Monroe said.
Amateur video footage aired on KING Television showed a man being tackled by several others after approaching Snoop Dogg from behind and putting his arm around the rapper's shoulders.
Relatives told the newspaper that Monroe suffered bruised ribs, a broken nose and a split lip, and was taken to Auburn Regional Medical Center.
Amphitheater officials issued a statement saying a fan was removed after "unexpectedly' approaching the artist, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer said.