Tigger was arrested for violence and cruelty to children, denies wrongdoing
His wife reported injuries, but Tigger says he is certain of the facts
The couple’s 13-year-old son was present during the alleged incident
Big Beggar has issued a statement following his arrest for battery and third-degree cruelty to children.
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The radio personality was arrested on Saturday, June 20, on allegations of domestic violence involving his wife. According to reports from TMZpolice records show Big Tigger — legal name Darian Morgan — was booked into the Fulton County Jail Saturday morning but was released later that day.
Morgan’s arrest came after reports that his wife, Alicia Brown, was involved in an alleged incident in May that prompted authorities to open an investigation into a domestic dispute.
Just one day after his arrest was reported online, the former Rap City the host took to Instagram to issue a statement denying involvement in any wrongdoing.
“I unequivocally deny every allegation that has been made against me,” Morgan began. “For the past 30+ years, I have built my life around relationships and community. Those who know me know the man, father, husband and friend I have been throughout my life.”
“Because this is an active legal matter, I am limited in what I can say,” he continued. “What I can say is that I have full confidence in the facts and in the legal process. I will continue to cooperate fully and trust that the truth will come to light.”
He ended his statement by writing, “Thank you to everyone who has reached out with support and encouragement. My family and I are deeply grateful.”
Seam BOSSIP previously reporteddispatch records revealed that Brown sought medical treatment for his injuries before police were contacted. She was later transported to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
At the time, it was not clear if her injuries came from Morgan, but arrest warrants obtained by 11 alive this week provide more insight into the incident.
Officers reportedly met with Brown at Sandy Springs police headquarters on the morning of June 9. At the time, she gave a written statement about an incident that took place on the night of May 9, in which she said she and the radio host got into an argument in their bedroom over text messages between Big Tigger and a woman he worked with.
That’s when Brown told officers the text exchange happened at least two weeks before the argument, and during the argument, Morgan called his wife a “psycho.” 11 alive reports. When she asked her husband about the texts, he told her the messages were old and that he had deleted others.
According to the warrant, Brown said that’s when Morgan took her to the floor and took her phone from her, causing her to have a small bruise on her hip.
Brown then got up, walked into a home office they share and told Big Tigger, “I’m going to show you psycho.”
She went on to tell police she unplugged a computer because she was helping buy the equipment for the two of them, but as she was doing so, she claims Big Tigger approached her from behind, grabbed her arms and demanded she stop. Brown responded by telling him at least three times, “Leave me alone and take your hands off me.”
The altercation was caught on a Ring camera inside the office, according to authorities, who say the radio host “pushed” Brown, causing her to fall headfirst into a door, causing a deep gash above her left eye.
According to the warrants per 11 alivethe couple’s 13-year-old son was inside the home and could hear everything that happened.
Big Tigger took his wife to an emergency room in DeKalb County to be treated for the head wound that night, and due to the severity of her injuries, medical personnel contacted Dunwoody police. When asked what caused the gash, Brown would not talk.
Later, at police headquarters, authorities asked Brown why she was uncooperative on the night of May 9, and she stated that she was “scared” of what her husband might have done to her. Plus, since he’s a well-known person, she thought no one would believe her.
Even before his arrest, he has maintained his innocence.
