Idol, Voice Singer Arrested Over $1.75 Train Ticket

Singer Dimitrius Graham, who gained recognition on American Idol and The Voice, was arrested in Los Angeles. The arrest, which took place on a metro train, was reportedly for trespassing. Graham alleges that the situation escalated due to police demanding a train ticket while his phone was dead, preventing him from showing proof of purchase for the $1.75 fare.

Graham claims he was racially profiled during the incident and spent 24 hours in jail before his release. He posted videos detailing his experience, asserting he had a valid ticket on his deactivated phone. He also reported sustaining injuries, including a fractured wrist and losing a veneer, during the arrest.

The Los Angeles Police Department, however, stated that officers detained Graham due to erratic behavior. They noted that his claim of going to buy a ticket only came after he was in custody. An internal review of the use of force report found no wrongdoing, despite Graham's claims of pain and injury.