January 13, 2009 - The Los Angeles police department is claiming to have indentified Bone Thugs-n-Harmony member Bizzy Bone as the victim of a brutal beating and robbery last Monday (January 5). Authorities allege that Bizzy Bone, real name Byron McCane, was returning from a restaurant to his Universal Hilton hotel room when he was accosted by several individuals. The gang allegedly beat and choked Bizzy during the confrontation, and subsequently acquired all the rapper’s jewelry before fleeing the scene. Police have charged an anti-gang worker named Marlo “Bow Wow” Jones with the assault.

The 30 year old Jones is reputed to be a contract employee for Unity One, an anti-gang organization under the umbrella of the L.A. Bridges II gang rehabilitation program. The group has officially terminated Jones’ employment while this case is pending. At press time, police report they are looking for additional female and male suspects that participated in the crime. Marlo Jones remains in custody with bail set at $1.1 million.