Devar Hurd, now known as the man that sent R&B singer Ashanti and her mother lewd photos and texts, is back in court.
According to the New York Post, Hurd has been charged with defying orders of protection, which were in place to prevent him from communicating with the "Foolish" singer and her family.
"The loon admitted he sent Ashanti tweets from two Twitter account and posed with her little sister at a party in Chelsea last year," the New York Post reports.
“Yeah, I sent Ashanti lots of tweets, including the sexually-base ones,” Hurd told police shortly after his July 23rd arrest. “I went up to Shia at a party. It was open to everyone. I took a picture with her.”
Following testimony from Ashanti, who told a grand jury that she and her family felt threatened by Hurd in July, he pled not guilty to charges of felony stalking and harassment Tuesday.
As widely reported, Hurd was convicted in a similar stalking case in 2010 and was promptly sent to prison where he served two years.
"Mr. Hurd, I realize you don't want to hear this, but it's obvious to me that you need to get help," Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Thomas Farber told Hurd in 2010.
He is now being held at Rikers with bail set at $750,000.
You may remember the terrifying story of Ashanti’s stalker, Devar Hurd. He has a history of stalking and harassment towards the famous singer, but it seems that he simply won’t stop.
Unfortunately, Hurd has been arrested once again for violating an order of protection that Ashanti had against him. Despite multiple restraining orders and previous arrests, Hurd still managed to contact Ashanti through social media.
This led to his most recent arrest and subsequent court appearance where he pleaded not guilty with a bail set at a staggering $750,000. It’s clear that this situation is far from over and fans are left wondering what will happen next in this ongoing legal battle between Ashanti and her persistent stalker.
Devar Hurd’s History of Stalking and Harassment towards Ashanti
You may remember Devar Hurd and his creepy obsession with Ashanti, which has led to multiple incidents of stalking and harassment over the years.
Hurd is no stranger to the legal system, having been arrested and charged with stalking Ashanti back in 2009. He was sentenced to two years in prison but was released after serving only one year.
Despite being released from prison, Hurd’s obsession with Ashanti continued, and he has since been arrested multiple times for stalking and harassment.
In 2013, he was caught sending explicit photos of himself to a Twitter account that he believed belonged to Ashanti. However, the account actually belonged to a teenage girl who had no connection to the singer.
In addition to these incidents, Hurd has also been known to show up uninvited at events where Ashanti is performing or attending. His behavior towards her has been described as creepy and unsettling by those close to her.
Despite this history of disturbing behavior towards Ashanti, Hurd continues to plead not guilty and recently posted bail for $750k after being arrested yet again for stalking her.
The Latest Arrest and Legal Proceedings Against Devar Hurd
The ongoing legal proceedings surrounding Devar Hurd’s latest arrest have brought attention to the severity of his actions. Despite being arrested multiple times in the past for stalking and harassment towards Ashanti, Hurd continues to plead not guilty. This time, his bail has been set at a whopping $750,000.
According to reports, Hurd was found outside Ashanti’s residence once again and was arrested for criminal contempt and stalking. The singer has been vocal about her fear and discomfort regarding Hurd’s persistent behavior towards her. It is concerning that despite numerous warnings and restraining orders, Hurd continues to violate Ashanti’s privacy.
With such a high bail amount, it is clear that the justice system is taking the matter seriously. It is important that individuals who engage in stalking or harassment are held accountable for their actions. Hopefully, this latest arrest will finally put an end to the years of torment that Ashanti has had to endure at the hands of Devar Hurd.
Conclusion
So, now you know the disturbing history of Devar Hurd’s stalking and harassment towards Ashanti, as well as the latest arrest and legal proceedings against him.
It’s clear that Hurd has a dangerous obsession with the singer, and it’s important for her safety that he is kept away from her.
With his recent plea of not guilty and $750k bail set, it remains to be seen how this case will unfold.
Hopefully, justice will be served and Hurd will be held accountable for his actions.
In the meantime, let’s hope that Ashanti can feel safe and protected knowing that steps are being taken to keep her stalker at bay.
