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EL DEBARGE ARRESTED, HELD WITHOUT BAIL: Initial domestic violence arrest rejected; but warrants for other infractions keep him in jail.
*El DeBarge is in an orange jumpsuit at the Men's Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles after an arrest for domestic violence exposed several outstanding warrants.
The singer, born Eldra DeBarge, was initially taken into custody early Sunday accused of domestic violence. The L.A. County District Attorney rejected the charge, but the crooner had a bunch of outstanding warrants – including vandalism, drugs and driving with a suspended license according to authorities.
None of the infractions allow for the posting of bail, which means DeBarge will remain in custody until a hearing is scheduled.
Meanwhile, details of the rejected domestic violence charge were not available at press time. The singer is reportedly separated from his wife, Monica DeBarge.
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El DeBarge's mugshot
Sgt. John Coffeen told People.com that DeBarge was "cooperative" when taken into custody, and that "an arrest like this usually involves abuse of a spouse or significant other. I don't know whose house it was."
While the down on his luck singer/songwriter sits in jail, pundits note that actress Lindsey Lohan, infamous for numerous clashes with the law, including being caught with cocaine in her possession in a police station, was not only set free, but prosecutors declined to file charges.
The 46-year-old had such hits as "Rhythm of the Night" and “All This Love” as lead singer of the family group DeBarge before launching a successful solo career.
Flash back with the super smooth stylings of El DeBarge and Babyface on 'Where Is My Love' (Audio only):
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