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The son of Motown legend Marvin Gaye is beneath investigation for assault after he allegedly pointed a gun at his cousin in his L.A. dwelling after which took off in his Corvette earlier than police arrived, TMZ has realized.
Law enforcement sources inform TMZ … sheriff deputies obtained a name round 8:05 PM Thursday for a “household dispute” and responded to the Calabasas dwelling of Marvin Gaye III.
We’re instructed Gaye received into an argument together with his spouse and cousin — one thing a couple of earlier assault, however particulars have been sketchy.
The dispute escalated and Marvin allegedly pulled a gun on his cousin. Marvin then jumped behind the wheel of his sports activities automotive and sped off, our sources say.
When deputies first arrived on scene, they thought Marvin was nonetheless inside the home in order that they requested him to come back exterior, however neighbors instructed them Gaye had already left in his Corvette.
Deputies met with Marvin’s relations and took an “assault” report … Marvin is recognized as a suspect within the report. It’s unclear if anybody was injured.
No arrests but … however the investigation is ongoing.
Gaye is maybe finest identified for profitable a $7.4 million lawsuit in opposition to Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams for copyright infringement over their 2013 track, “Blurred Lines.” In the go well with, Gaye and his household accused the artists of utilizing their legendary father’s 1977 hit track, “Got to Give It Up,” with out permission.
The choose ordered Thicke and Williams to pay the greater than $7 million judgment, however the quantity was later decreased to $5.3 million.