- The renowned Marvin Gaye’s eldest son.
- Marvin Gaye III, was detained over the weekend.
- On charges of domestic abuse and assault with a deadly weapon.
After a dispute over a prior assault on his wife, Wendy, and a cousin on Friday night in his Los Angeles home, Gaye allegedly pointed a gun at them, according to TMZ.
Gaye, 57, had already left the area by the time police arrived. the next day, Gaye showed up at the Sheriff’s office and surrendered, the source claims. He was subsequently taken into custody on felony assault with a dangerous weapon and a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence.
He was freed after posting a $50,000 bond, according to TMZ. After asking for comment, did not immediately hear back from a victim’s attorney. He posted $50,000 bond and was released, per TMZ. An attorney for the victims did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
An emergency protective order was also issued to keep Gaye away from the home and deputies later recovered two firearms from the household.
Gaye is the adopted son of Marvin Gaye and wife Anna Gordy. His biological mother is Denise Gordy, Anna’s niece.
Gaye largely remained out of the public eye until 2013 when he revealed he was experiencing kidney failure and was seeking a donated organ for transplant, according to the Daily Mail.
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