Mark Ronson To Be Prosecuted Over Onstage Cigarette?.

3 months ago 05th Jul 09:01

Mark Ronson To Be Prosecuted Over Onstage Cigarette?....

Superproducer Mark Ronson is facing prosecution after he was caught smoking onstage at a gig last weekend (28-29Jun08).

The Grammy-winner was performing at Britain's Wakestock Festival in the grounds of Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, England on Saturday (28Jun08) night but he broke the U.K.'s strict no smoking laws by sparking a cigarette up during the concert.

And now West Oxfordshire District have confirmed they have launched an investigation into the allegations and will be examining photo evidence of the gig.

A council spokeswoman tells British newspaper the Daily Mirror, "Our environmental health department will be investigating it and meeting with organisers and reviewing what went on. We can't say now whether we're prosecuting him (Ronson) or not".

If he is prosecuted over the offence, Ronson will receive a minor $100 (£50) penalty but the event's organiser will be fined $5,000 (£2,500).

Meanwhile in related news Mark Ronson was overwhelmed when he took to the stage with his boyhood heroes Duran Duran for a unique collaboration in France on Wednesday (02Jul08) - calling the experience utterly "surreal".

Ronson joined forces with the Rio hitmakers for the Smirnoff Experience - an intimate one-off show in Paris, France. The DJ/producer re-worked the band's classic tracks in front of a delighted crowd including Hollywood actress Eva Mendes and fashion designer John Galliano.

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