Why Not? Comedian and Actor, Katt Williams, Brings his Emmy Award to Court

Last friday, comedian Katt Williams showed up at a downtown Portland courtroom with his Emmy in hand! He was there to pick a trial date for allegedly punching a chauffeur at Portland International Airport last month because his dog wasn't allowed to ride in the front seat.

According to OregonLive, Williams left the award outside in the hallway on a wooden bench with a security guard as he went inside to talk to a judge.

When asked why he brought the award,

“Were just trying to make sure we bring the Emmy to the places that matter,” Williams told The Oregonian/OregonLive.

Williams also says he has been stuck in Portland since Oct. 5 -- the day he landed at the airport on a private jet to perform in Nick Cannon’s Wild N Out improv comedy show. He was booked into jail about 13 hours later, after chauffeur Wali Kanani called 911. He was arrested on suspicion of fourth-degree assault, says Oregon Live.

Oregon Live also reports the lawsuit by Kanani alleges the following:  

“Williams, six other people and a large, aggressive German Shepherd met Kanani after getting off the jet. Williams insisted the dog ride in the passengers seat of the 2017 GMC Yukon XL Denali, but when the chauffeur said no, Williams called him white trash, swore at him and socked him in the face, according to the lawsuit.”

Kanani is seeking $76,000.

The suit also alleges Williams and his dog chased Kanani to an airport terminal but Kanani was able to safely lock himself behind a glass door.