Motown Legend Marvin Gaye’s Son Beneath Investigation for Assault

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The son of Motown legend Marvin Gaye is underneath investigation for assault after he allegedly pointed a gun at his cousin in his L.A. residence after which took off in his Corvette earlier than police arrived, TMZ has realized.
Legislation enforcement sources inform TMZ … sheriff deputies acquired a name round 8:05 PM Thursday for a “household dispute” and responded to the Calabasas residence of Marvin Gaye III.
We’re advised Gaye acquired into an argument along with his spouse and cousin — one thing a couple of earlier assault, however particulars have been sketchy.
The dispute escalated and Marvin allegedly pulled a gun on his cousin. Marvin then jumped behind the wheel of his sports activities automobile and sped off, our sources say.
When deputies first arrived on scene, they thought Marvin was nonetheless inside the home in order that they requested him to return exterior, however neighbors advised them Gaye had already left in his Corvette.
Deputies met with Marvin’s family and took an “assault” report … Marvin is recognized as a suspect within the report. It is unclear if anybody was injured.
No arrests but … however the investigation is ongoing.
Gaye is probably finest identified for profitable a $7.4 million lawsuit towards Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams for copyright infringement over their 2013 tune, “Blurred Traces.” Within the go well with, Gaye and his household accused the artists of utilizing their legendary father’s 1977 hit tune, “Bought to Give It Up,” with out permission.
The choose ordered Thicke and Williams to pay the greater than $7 million judgment, however the quantity was later lowered to $5.3 million.