Mark Morrison Arrested for Battery in Florida Incident

Mark Morrison, the British R&B singer known for his 1996 hit 'Return of the Mack,' was arrested in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday for allegedly shoving the restaurant manager of Le Bar à Vin during a heated dispute. Witnesses reported that Morrison became irate over an event he had planned at the venue and, after a verbal exchange, pushed the manager, Nicola Lavacca, who did not retaliate. A witness intervened, leading to Morrison's arrest on a charge of simple battery, after which he was released on a $1,000 bond. An arraignment has been scheduled for April 15 at the Palm Beach County Courthouse. Morrison's representative suggested that the altercation involved racial elements, emphasizing that the singer is cooperating with authorities and expects to be vindicated. The incident adds to Morrison's history of legal troubles, including previous convictions and controversies.