Don Cornelius Arrested

- Cornelius was released on $50,000 bail on October 18, 2008New York Daily News: 'Soul Train' star Don Cornelius arrested on domestic violence charges (October 18, 2008)
- He is married to Victoria Cornelius, but it is unknown if she was the victimNew York Daily News: 'Soul Train' star Don Cornelius arrested on domestic violence charges (October 18, 2008)
- The victim was not taken to the hospitalTMZ: "Soul Train" Host Popped - Boogie Beatdown (October 18, 2008)
- TMZ.com reported on November 14, 2008, that Cornelius was charged with three counts of spousal battery and one count of assaultTMZ: Don Cornelius Charged (November 14, 2008)
- He was also said to have been charged with one count of dissuading a witness from filing a police reportTMZ: Don Cornelius Charged (November 14, 2008)

Classic soul music impresario Don Cornelius was arrested on October 17, 2008, and charged with felony domestic violence. Police report that they responded to a 911 call for assistance at Cornelius' home in Los Angeles and arrested him.New York Daily News: 'Soul Train' star Don Cornelius arrested ... (October 18, 2008) TMZ: "Soul Train" Host Popped - Boogie Beatdown (October 18, 2008)
Don Cornelius Fast Facts
1. Born: September 27, 1936
2. Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
3. Full name: Donald Cortez Cornelius
4. Created, hosted and produced Soul Train
5. Spouse: Victoria Cornelius
6. Two sons: Anthony and Raymond Cornelius