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As long as there's been music, there have been musicians who get into trouble with the law.
Paul McCartney: "Serious Physical Abuse Against His Estranged Wife"
Subjected her to four violent attacks, including one in which he stabbed her in the arm with a broken wine glass. Continued to use illegal drugs and drink excessively, despite promises made before they married. Hurled abuse at his wife, calling her an 'ungrateful bitch'. Tried to prevent her breastfeeding, saying: 'They are my breasts.' Made her cancel a crucial operation because it interfered with his holiday plans. Objected 'vociferously' when she asked to buy an antique bedpan to save her crawling to the toilet at night.
Mickey D.
Pete Seeger: "Contempt of Congress"
Mr. Seeger was charged with contempt of congress in the mid-'50s due to his artful dodging of questions during a hearing before the House Un-American Activities Committee, which was investigating Seeger's suspected ties to Communist and Communism-sympathetic organizations. Charges were dropped before any sentence was handed down.
Raphael
Peter Tork: "Drug Posession"
Stemming from an incident in which he tried to cross state lines with some pot in his pockets. That's one hell of an OOPS!
Celeste
Peter Yarrow: "Taking Inopportune Liberties with an Underage Woma"
This member of Peter, Paul, and Mary was arrested after an underage woman came to his hotel room. He was pardoned by President Jimmy Carter.
Raphael
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