Police said Foxx and Dixon walked past security guards and refused to show identification when they entered Harrah's Casino on Canal Street with an entourage of seven.įoxx and Dixon used profanity and Foxx launched into a tirade, leading security officers to ask the siblings to leave, police said. There was no immediate comment from Foxx or Dixon.
His sister and two police officers were hurt in the fight, which took place around 4 a.m., according to the police account. His sister Deidra Dixon, 25, of Tarzana, California, was arrested for trespassing, simple battery on officers, aggravated battery and resisting arrest.įoxx created and starred in 'The Jamie Foxx Show' from 1996 to 2001 and has appeared in movies including 'Ali' and 'Any Given Sunday.' He has also worked on 'In Living Color' TV show. NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (CNN) - Actor-comedian Jamie Foxx and his sister were arrested early Saturday in a scuffle with police officers at a New Orleans casino, police said.įoxx, 35, of Hollywood, California, was arrested for trespassing, battery on officers and resisting arrest, according to New Orleans police.
