Keyshia Cole‘s husband, and star basketball player Daniel “Boobie” Gibson was arrested in New Orleans today on a charge of assault and battery. But, don’t go jumping to erroneous conclusions yet. TMZ has confirmed, the 27-year-old who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers but is currently a free agent, turned himself in to the NOLA police department on Monday morning…
The details surrounding the alleged assault and battery charge are not yet clear, however Gibson was involved in an incident with some individuals earlier this month during the ESSENCE Music Festival, where Keyshia was performing. He has released a statement to TMZ:
“Earlier this month during the Essence Music Festival, I was involved in an incident with other individuals while I was out with my wife.”
He continues, “It’s unfortunate that some see opportunity in taking advantage of people who work hard for what they have achieved.”
Gibson says he takes pride in being a role model for his son and other kids who look up to him — and adds, “Once all the facts of the incident come out, I expect to be fully vindicated.”
Stay tuned for developing details…