Tyrese Gibson's Dog Drama: Fast & Furious Star Scrambles to Rehome Canines
Tyrese Gibson's Canine Crisis: Lawyer Says Singer Found New Homes for Dogs, But Police Say Otherwise
The drama surrounding Tyrese Gibson's four Cane Corso mastiffs has reached a boiling point, with conflicting accounts emerging about what really happened after one of his dogs allegedly mauled a neighbor's Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The How You Gonna Act Like That singer's lawyer claims that he's found new homes for the quartet, but police are saying otherwise.
Gibson's attorney, Gabe Banks, released a statement to People on Tuesday, downplaying the whole ordeal and implying that Gibson is taking full responsibility for his dogs' actions. "Upon learning of this unfortunate accident, Mr. Gibson immediately made the difficult decision to rehome his dogs to a safe and loving environment," Banks said in the statement.
But sources close to the investigation tell TheScholarlyNote.com that Gibson's words don't quite match up with reality. According to Fulton County Police Animal Services Captain Nicole Dwyer, Gibson had multiple warnings about letting his massive mastiffs roam free without leashes, and it was only a matter of time before something went terribly wrong.
The incident in question occurred on September 18, when one of Gibson's dogs allegedly attacked a neighbor's dog in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta. The victim's owner rushed to call 911, claiming that Gibson's canine had left his own pet for dead. When police arrived at the scene, they discovered that neither Gibson nor his dogs were present, which only added fuel to the fire.
But what really has tongues wagging is the fact that Gibson seems to be dragging his feet when it comes to surrendering his beloved pets. Captain Dwyer told TMZ that Gibson had not met a September 22 deadline to hand over his canines, and police are now saying that he's been given multiple extensions.
The Watts, California native has been accused of negligence in the death of the innocent animal, and police sources close to the investigation tell TheScholarlyNote.com that they're fed up with Gibson's excuses. "He kept saying he needed more time to get his affairs in order," one source said. "But what about getting your dogs under control? It seems like he's more interested in taking care of himself than his own pets."
Gibson's Instagram followers got a glimpse into the singer's mental state last week when he posted about needing a break from social media and announcing a trip to Dubai. But insiders claim that this "mental health break" was just a convenient excuse for Gibson to avoid dealing with the fallout from the dog attack.
As for the dogs themselves, their fate remains uncertain. TheScholarlyNote.com has reached out to reps for Gibson for further comment on the story, but so far, there's been radio silence.
The Fast and Furious franchise star has built a reputation as a lovable, high-energy performer, but this latest scandal is threatening to tarnish his image. With police saying one thing, and his lawyer saying another, it seems like Tyrese Gibson's got some explaining to do – and fast.
In related news, sources close to the investigation tell TheScholarlyNote.com that Gibson initially told officials he would turn over his dogs to Animal Services on September 18. But when officials visited him at home a week later, on September 27, Gibson asked for more time – claiming he needed three or four days to figure out what to do with his pets.
The R&B singer's behavior has left many wondering if he's truly sorry for the harm caused by his dogs, or just trying to save face. As one source put it, "Tyrese needs to own up to his mistakes and take responsibility for his actions – not hide behind his Instagram posts and fancy vacations."
For now, the drama surrounding Tyrese Gibson's canine crisis continues to unfold, with no clear resolution in sight. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops!