Pinkberry Founder Arrested For Allegedly Viciously Beating Homeless Man

Posted on Jan 17, 2012 @ 03:00PM

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Young Lee, the co-founder of Pinkerry Frozen Yogurt, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport Tuesday as he returned from an overseas business trip, for allegedly viciously beating a homeless man, RadarOnline.com is reporting.

According to witnesses, who were able to provide cops with the license plate of the Range Rover Lee was driving, the homeless man was chased by the Korean businessman, and beaten, after he asked for money in Los Angeles on June 15, 2011.

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The unidentified victim was allegedly beaten with a tire iron, and his injuries were serious enough that he had to be hospitalized.

Cops were notified that Lee was on a flight returning to Los Angeles Tuesday, and when the plane landed, the LAPD's Fugitive Warrants Task Force arrested him at LAX without incident.

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"This case is emblematic of how the homeless are among the most vulnerable in our society," Lt. Paul Vernon said in a statement. "Despite the challenges in the case, the detectives never gave up and eventually found the victim after leads took them to Skidrow and the local jail."

Pinkberry developed a cult-like following when it opened in 2005, and is very popular with celebrities. There are more than 100 Pinkberrys worldwide.

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Lee does have a criminal record, for felony possession of a controlled substance, and a misdemeanor gun charge. Bail was set at $60k, and Lee bailed out several hours later.

Arraignment is scheduled for February 6, and if Lee is convicted of felony assault, he could be sentenced to seven years in state prison.

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Wouldn't it be funny if the homeless guy got a great lawyer; sued this SOB, got control of Pinkberry, and ended up on the cover of Newsweek? That would make me very happy.

by FAV
Posted Wed, 01/18/2012 - 10:56am

@Bob Johnson, be careful of what you say, because Carma can come right back at you and bite you in the ass. So don't cry if something really bad happens to you like lose your house, and become homeless.I will laugh!

by OMG-Really
Posted Wed, 01/18/2012 - 9:47am

so so glad they got him. hope he goes to jail for one long time. about time they do something about these trashy people like this guy pinkberry. poor homeless guy...bob johnson, you are one p.o.s, and you deserve what what the homeless guy got.

by mous
Posted Wed, 01/18/2012 - 2:52am

Bottom Line ?
He just did what everyone who has ever driven a car in LA has at least thought about doing.

by bob johnson
Posted Tue, 01/17/2012 - 10:14pm

Rule #1 you don't talk about fightclub. Rule #2 never ask a Korean for money. Rule #3 never try to rob a Korean. If you violate these rules you probably won't need Rule #4

by pholmes
Posted Tue, 01/17/2012 - 11:53pm