R&B singer Sammie, formerly known as Sammie Lee Bush Jr, was arrested on Oct 19 for domestic abuse and child cruelty per the TheShadeRoom. His bond was set at $1,050.
The 38-year old, known for hits “I Like It” and “You Should Be My Girl,” was booked by the Henry County Police Department. The arrest records list two specific charges. One count is for battery involving domestic violence. The other is for cruelty to children for making them witness a violent act.
It is believed that Sammie shares two children with his partner, Teanna Reid.
Additional details surrounding the arrest are still unknown, however fans and friends dropped down in the comments to defend him.
An Instagram user said “I can truly and definitely say don’t always believe what you see. Smh”
Another commenter wrote, “It’s Henry county… they gone charge you for breathing.” An additional user wrote, “Praying for Sammie because I know this isn’t his character.”
Sammie Responds to TheShadeRoom
Sammie caught wind of the post from TheShadeRoom with his mugshot front and center. He dropped in the comments to express his disappoint in the platform.
“TSR yall know better 💙🫶🏾. Should’ve hit me & my team first for the facts opposed for click bait, yall know how I rock. Yall brought me back career wise. But I see yall pushing the agenda of negativity and that’s fine. God bless yall 💙🫶🏾. I pray the apologies are as loud as the lies and offenses.”
ONE Musicfest
Following his arrest and release, Sammie continued to promote his One Music Fest Oct 25 appearance. He appeared to be in good spirits according to his social posts and engagement with his fans.