Jason Mitchell: ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Star Arrested in Mississippi

Actor Jason Mitchell was arrested in Mississippi on Wednesday, and he is facing four felony charges. The news was reported by TMZ, and according to records obtained by the outlet, Mitchell was booked at Harrison County Jail on April 22.

Mitchell is facing two felony charges for possession of a weapon by a felon and two felony charges for possession of a controlled substance. The actor was arrested after being caught with two guns, a mini Draco AK47 semi-automatic pistol, and a Glock 19 pistol.

A spokesperson for Mitchell told TMZ: “Jason is at home with his family right now, working on an amazing new project. News stories move fast and oftentimes without all of the facts. This misunderstanding will be resolved shortly. We trust that the court systems blind justice will protect Jason’s rights and allow him to tell his story.”

Mitchell is best known for his role as Easy-E in the 2015 film Straight Outta Compton. He has also been featured in other movies, including Mudbound, Detroit and Kong: Skull Island.

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