Reggae star accused of domestic violence

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Reggae Star Accused Of Domestic Violence
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By Associated Press Reporters

Reggae star Randy Ortiz Acevedo – of the popular duo Jowell and Randy – has been arrested in Puerto Rico on domestic violence charges.

He was held after a judge ruled there was sufficient evidence against the singer.

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Ortiz, who is not required to enter a plea yet, was detained on a bond worth 15,000 US dollars (about £12,300), prosecutor Anthony Oyola told reporters.

A publicist for Ortiz did not immediately return a message seeking comment.

The charges stem from a January 7 incident, Mr Oyola said, though he declined to provide further details.

He added only that Ortiz’s mother gave evidence on behalf of the musician before he was charged.

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Jowell and Randy are considered reggae pioneers. They began their careers 20 years ago.

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