Akon's trial on charges of endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree harassment has been postponed.
The hearing relates to that previously reported Jun 2007 incident in which the US rap star, real name Aliaune Thiam, is accused of tossing a teenage fan into the crowd at a gig in Fishkill, New York. As you may remember, it's alleged that the boy heckled Akon, who had him dragged up on stage by his security people, hoisted him up on his shoulders and threw him into the crowd. It's said that the teenager landed on another gig-goer, who suffered a concussion as a result.
The trial was scheduled to begin on 1 Dec, but the hearing has been postponed until 17 Dec, when it will be decided whether a trial will in fact take place, or if a settlement will be made. Akon has pleaded not guilty to both charges.