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Dennis Rodman’s arraignment relating to criminal misdemeanor charges

filed by the Orange County district attorney for allegedly using sound

amplifiers without city permits at his Newport Beach home was continued

on Tuesday to Aug. 8.

According to prosecutors, the former NBA superstar ‘disturbed the

peace’ in his Seashore Drive neighborhood on May 12, when he hosted a

party on the beach to celebrate his 40th birthday. Police said about 300

people came to the party, which featured famous live bands playing on the

beach. Rodman also jumped off a helicopter onto the beach during the

party. Police in riot gear disrupted the festivities, and the party moved

to Josh Slocums Restaurant on Coast Highway.

If convicted, Rodman could face 18 months in jail and a $3,000 fine.

He could also get an additional year and a $2,000 fine for violating

probation from a prior charge of driving under the influence.

The arraignment is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Aug. 8. It was originally

continued from June 20.