Comedian Katt Williams arrested for assault in Portland, police say

Troubled comedian Katt Williams was arrested and charged Friday with assault.

Williams, whose real first name is Micah, had bail set at $2,500, according to jail records.

Portland police are overseeing the investigation, details of which have not been released.

Williams is a frequent cast member on the show "Wild 'N Out." The show had a live tour stop Friday in Portland, in which Williams was expected to appear.

Williams has had myriad brushes with the law over the years for physically attacking other people.

About the Author

Jared Leone, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

Air India says people on crashed flight included Indians, British, Portuguese and a Canadian

11m ago

UN nuclear watchdog board censures Iran, which retaliates by announcing a new enrichment site

17m ago

When times are tough, practicing gratitude can improve moods in the workplace

19m ago

Featured

Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

‘We are not California or New York,’ Georgia AG warns amid protests

A big election with a tiny turnout: Few voters show up for Georgia PSC primary

Turnout in Georgia's statewide elections for the Public Service Commission is so low that several counties might close polling places for the runoffs.

30 years later, teenage girl found dead behind Atlanta home is identified

In 1995, children made a horrific discovery behind a southwest Atlanta home: A girl had been buried in a shallow grave. She has now been identified thanks to a Texas DNA lab.