British court rejects Snoop Dogg visa ban

A British court has overruled the government's decision to deny Snoop Dogg a visa after he was involved in an airport lounge brawl in 2006.

The Guardian newspaper says a panel of immigration judges has rejected an attempt by Britain's Home Office to keep the 36-year-old U.S. rapper out of the country.

A lower court ruled in January that Snoop hadn't started or been responsible for any public disorder.

Police arrested Snoop and five members of his entourage after a brawl at British Airways' VIP lounge at London's Heathrow airport. The rapper, whose real name is Cordozar Calvin Broadus, was given a warning.

The judges say Snoop cooperated with police and didn't retaliate when pushed.

The government has a week to appeal.

Via associatedpress

Challenge to Snoop Dogg's UK entry

The Government is challenging a decision to allow rapper Snoop Dogg into the country.

The star, 36, was banned from entering Britain in March last year following his involvement in a brawl with police at Heathrow Airport.

More than 65,000 fans had expected to see him perform in the Heavyweights Of Hip-Hop tour, alongside hip-hop mogul P Diddy, but it had to be cancelled.

In January the rapper - real name Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr - successfully appealed against the ruling and was given entry clearance by an asylum immigration tribunal.

But the UK Border Agency is challenging the ruling on Monday.

A spokesman said: "We were disappointed with the judge's decision in this case and have challenged his decision. This hearing is due to take place on the 7th of April. It would not be appropriate to comment further while these proceedings are ongoing."

A ruling on the case is not expected on Monday.

In 2007, the US rapper was refused entry into Australia because of his extensive criminal record.

Last year he was sentenced to five years' probation and 800 hours of community service in the US after he pleaded no contest to gun and drug charges.

He was also convicted in 1990 of cocaine possession and charged with gun possession after a 1993 traffic stop.

Via ukpress