Bryshere Gray actor best known for his role as Hakeem Lyon on “Empire,” will have to spend some time behind bars after entering a guilty plea in his domestic violence case.
According to new legal documents obtained by TMZ, Gray recently accepted a plea deal for felony aggravated assault. As part of his plea agreement, he’s been sentenced to 10 days in county jail and 3 years probation.
In addition to that, Gray has also been ordered to pay restitution. He must also enroll in a domestic violence offender treatment program, the news site notes.
The back story is that Gray was busted back in July following a standoff with SWAT at his home just outside of Phoenix. His wife flagged down a Good Samaritan and alleged Gray assaulted her for several hours at their home.
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Last July, Goodyear police arrested Bryshere Gray, best known for his role as Hakeem Lyon in the hit series Empire, on a slew of aggravated assault and kidnapping charges for allegedly beating his wife, Candice Jimdar.
In a records request obtained by 12 News, Jimdar called 911 saying Gray assaulted her in their Goodyear home.
It happened right here in the Valley. Newly released documents show a troubling relationship between Bryshere Gray, who plays Hakeem Lyon and his wife.