Rock 'n' roll pioneer Chuck Berry died on this day in history, March 18, 2017, at age 90; he won numerous awards during his musical career. His life was not without controversy, however.
Berry was convicted in 1960. He spent 20 months in federal prison. A Federal Appeals Court ordered a retrial after it was found the judge had a history of disparaging racial remarks, and Berry was once again convicted of Mann Act violations in 1961, says History.com.
In 1979, Berry was sentenced to four months in jail and 1,000 community service hours after he was found guilty of tax evasion, according to Famousdaily.com.In 1990, police raided his estate and discovered a trove of pornographic material, including videos that appeared to be of minors.
Berry paid an additional $310,000 to another employee of the restaurant who was videotaped without her consent while using the bathroom, that website notes.Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
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