Lou Reed's manager has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated harassment just days after New York cops confirmed they were investigating allegations he threatened a consultant.
Tommy Sarig was detained by police on Sunday (20Mar11) after headhunter Adrian Smith, who was hired to find an assistant for the former Velvet Underground frontman, filed an official complaint.
Smith alleges the music manager had threatened his life when he went to collect his fee.
Sarig was detained on a misdemeanour aggravated harassment charge on Sunday and given a desk appearance ticket to appear in Manhattan court at a future date, according to the Associated Press.
He faces up to a year behind bars if he is convicted.