suge knight knocked out

TMZ is reporting that Suge Knight was punched by a man who claims to be Akon's business manager. The AOL gossip site says that Suge was attending a private party for the NBA All-Star weekend in Scottsdale, Arizona when cops were called to the scene by security saying their was a fight between two groups in the VIP area.

According to the Scottsdale PD website, when cops arrived, they saw a man punch the victim aka Suge — two times in the head.” Officers had to break out the tasers to “quell the fight.”

The suspect, Robert Carnes Jr., was charged with felony aggravated assault "due to the severity of the victim's injuries." Another man was also arrested and charged with one count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Carnes told the officers that he was the business manager for singer "Akon" while Suge was taken to a local hopsital for the injuries.

Akon's people say "Akon had already left the party and was in his hotel room at The W when the incident occurred." Akon's publicist released a statement saying "He is not Akon's business manager, David Bolno is. He is with Akon's camp."“At about 3:30 AM, police were called to a private party on the second floor (pool area) of the W Hotel. Hotel security personnel called police when they became concerned that there would be a fight between two groups of guests having heated words in the VIP area. Officers arrived and watched a group of about 6-8 guests exiting the VIP area. They saw one person, later identified as Robert Carnes Jr., punch the victim in the head two times. Officers deployed Tasers to quell the fight that erupted. Officers arrested CARNES Jr. and ANDERSON for assault and disorderly conduct. The victim was transported to SHC-Osborn hospital where he was treated for facial injuries. CARNES Jr. reported to officers that he is employed as the business manager for singer “Akon”.

Both suspects were booked into Scottsdale City jail and are being held in custody.

ANDERSON is charged with 1 count of misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct. CARNES Jr. is charged with 1 count of Felony Aggravated Assault. (Felony charge is due to the severity of the victim’s injuries.)”