Former rap mogul Suge'Knight to stay behind bars


COMPTON, Calif. (AP) — Marion "Suge" Knight will remain behind bars for the next six weeks while attorneys prepare for a hearing in which evidence of numerous uncharged crimes allegedly committed by the former rap mogul might be presented.

Knight is charged with murder, attempted murder and hit-and-run after he struck two men in a Compton parking lot during a Jan. 29 confrontation.

The decision to keep him jailed came at a hearing today that also shed some light on Knight's recent hospitalization.

His attorney, David Kenner, said the Death Row Records co-founder passed out and had serious breathing problems after his arraignment last week.

He didn't elaborate on Knight's ailments but said he doesn't think his client is receiving adequate care.

"Right now we're at the mercy of what the Los Angeles County jail decides is appropriate or not appropriate," Kenner said.

Knight sat with his head cocked to the side during much of the hearing, which was supposed to address whether bail should be set for him.