Fast & Furious Star Tyrese Gibson Arrested in Georgia Over Dog Attack Case

Tyrese Gibson Bail After Animal Cruelty Case: Hollywood actor Tyrese Gibson is embroiled in a major legal controversy. He was charged with animal cruelty and has now been granted bail. Let's find out what the full story is.

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:22 AM (IST)
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Fast & Furious Star Tyrese Gibson Arrested in Georgia Over Dog Attack Case
Fast & Furious Star Tyrese Gibson Arrested in Georgia Over Dog Attack Case

Popular Hollywood singer and actor Tyrese Gibson is at the center of a major scandal. Tyrese Gibson, who became an international sensation with the "Fast and Furious" movies, was recently arrested by Georgia police (USA) on charges of cruelty. The incident revolves around his pet canines, who had allegedly attacked and murdered a neighbor's tiny spaniel.

According to Fulton County police, the incident occurred on September 18th. The neighbor's dog suddenly came under attack from four of Tyrese Gibson's Cane Corso dogs. The injured dog was immediately taken to a veterinary hospital, but died. Panic spread in the area as the same dogs were later seen roaming another house in the neighborhood on camera. A female neighbor even complained to police that she couldn't get to her car because the dogs were blocking the way.

An arrest warrant was issued for Tyrese Gibson about a week ago. After no response, he was arrested on the morning of October 3rd. However, he was released on a $20,000 bond the same day. Police say Gibson has not yet fully surrendered his dogs to authorities.

Gibson's lawyer, Gabe Banks, told the media that Tyrese Gibson was not at home at the time of the incident. He claimed the actor made an immediate decision and moved his dogs to a new and safe home. Gibson says he never bred these dogs to be violent, but only for his family's safety.

Gibson also responded on social media. He shared a video on Instagram showing old clips of his pet dogs. He also expressed his grief, writing that the incident was a nightmare for him. Gibson apologized to the neighbor's family, saying, "I am heartbroken. I know no one can replace your pet. I will handle this matter honestly and responsibly."

Tyrese Gibson is an established name in Hollywood. He has played powerful roles in the "Fast and Furious" franchise, "Transformers," and several other major films. However, this case has become a serious legal crisis for him. Animal cruelty cases are handled with extreme sensitivity in America. It remains to be seen how this controversy will impact his career and his upcoming films.

Muskan Kumawat Muskan Kumawat is an Entertainment Journalist at Bolly Orbit, covering the latest updates on Bollywood, celebrity news, movie reviews, and industry trends. She joined the team on July, 2024, bringing a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for entertainment insights.