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New York Post
5 hours ago
- New York Post
Bravo's Diamond Tankard arrested for attacking woman with rock-filled sock at Walmart
A former Bravo reality TV star allegedly attacked a customer at a Tennessee Walmart with a sock filled with rocks — then stole the woman's iPhone and Louis Vuitton handbag. Diamond Tankard, 21, approached the victim from behind in the self-checkout lane as she allegedly grabbed the woman's hair at a Walmart in Antioch — about 7 miles away from Nashville International Airport, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by USA Today. Tankard, known for her appearance on 'Thicker Than Water' as gospel producer Ben Tankard's granddaughter, allegedly approached the victim from behind in the self-checkout lane and grabbed her hair. 7 Diamond Tankard was arrested Friday after allegedly attacking a customer at a Walmart self-checkout. @realbigguydave/X The violent attack, caught on security footage and by onlookers recording, shows the 21-year-old dressed in a pink shirt and camo pants yanking the victim by the hair and laying down a flurry of punches. Tankard, known for her appearance on 'Thicker Than Water' as gospel producer Ben Tankard's granddaughter, takes the victim to the ground — as her friends tell her to 'beat her Diamond' and bystanders attempt to break up the melee. Tankard then is seen whipping out a white and red striped tube sock and striking the other woman in the face. The video also appears to show the music heiress wearing an ankle monitor during the assault. Following the assault, Tankard was seen picking up items off the ground. The victim later told police that the former Bravo reality star stole her $1,500 iPhone 14 and her $900 Louis Vuitton handbag, the outlet reported. 7 The violent attack was caught on security footage and by onlookers recording. @realbigguydave/X The victim's grandmother told police that Tankard used a rock-filled sock to hit her 21-year-old granddaughter and that the blows left her with a massive gash on her forehead above her left eye. Nashville EMS was called to the scene and transported the woman to a local medical center for stitches. Police said Walmart provided security footage of the attack, confirming the victim and her grandmother's statement, USA Today reported. Tankard was arrested and booked into the Davidson County jail. She has been charged with theft of property and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. 7 A person is heard telling Tankard to 'beat her' as bystanders attempt to stop the assault. @realbigguydave/X Tankard was released on a $25,000 bond Saturday and her next court appearance is set for Aug. 22, records obtained by the outlet show. It remains unclear what provoked the assault. The Post has reached out to Ben Tankard's representatives for comment. In December, Tankard was charged with attempted first-degree murder after she allegedly intentionally struck a woman with her vehicle, according to law enforcement. 7 Tankard has been charged with theft of property and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Nashville Police Department 7 Tankard (bottom left) is seen with family members. Jewel Tankard / Facebook Police said that Tankard approached the 30-year-old female victim and her sister as they entered their car after leaving a bar at around 12:30 a.m. on Nov. 29. She then asked the victim's sister, 'If she knew a male,' to which she replied, 'No,' leading to a 'verbal argument which turned physical.' 'The victim got out of the car and attempted to break up the fight,' police said. 'Tankard then got into her Range Rover, drove to the end of the street, and turned around, accelerating at a high rate of speed before striking the victim.' 7 Diamond Tankard was a main cast member of the Bravo reality TV show 'Thicker Than Water.' NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images 7 The cast of 'Thicker Than Water' from (L-R) Britney Tankard, Cyrene Tankard, Jewel Tankard, Ben Tankard, Brooklyn Tankard, Diamond Tankard, Benji Tankard Jr., Shanira Tankard. Mark Delong/Bravo She then fled the scene, leaving the victim with 'critical injuries.' Tankard was also wearing an ankle monitor for a domestic assault-related arrest during the attempted murder. She was also charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving injury and failing to render aid during that incident. The gospel music heiress was later released on a $1,002,000 bond. Tankard appeared on all 27 episodes of Bravo's 'Thicker Than Water,' according to IMDb. The reality show, which ran from 2013 to 2016, centered on the life of her grandfather, a former NBA player turned American gospel-jazz music producer, and his family in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
USA Today
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Former Bravo star accused of hitting woman with rock-filled sock at Walmart
A former Bravo reality TV star was arrested at a Walmart in Nashville, Tennessee after allegedly hitting a customer with a sock filled with rocks, according to court documents. Diamond Tankard, 21, was formally charged on Saturday, July 19, with theft of property and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, Davidson County court records show. Tankard appeared on Bravo's "Thicker Than Water," a reality show that revolved around gospel jazz producer Ben Tankard and his family. The show ended in 2016 after running for three seasons, beginning in 2013, according to IMDB. "A former NBA player turned gospel singer navigates the challenges of leading his blended family while growing their business empire through music, sports coaching, and motivational speaking," IMDB's synopsis for the show reads. As of Tuesday, July 22, it is unclear if Diamond Tankard has a defense attorney. USA TODAY also contacted Ben Tankard's reps but did not receive an immediate response. What is Diamond Tankard accused of doing? A probable cause affidavit obtained by USA TODAY says Nashville police were called to the Walmart on July 18 about an assault. When officers spoke with the victim, she told them that while at the self-checkout, Tankard "came from behind, grabbed her by the hair (and) began to assault her." Following the assault, Tankard took the woman's $1,500 iPhone 14 and her $900 Louis Vuitton handbag, she told police, per the affidavit. Responding officers also noticed that the woman had a laceration above her left eye on her forehead, the court document continued. The woman's grandmother, who police said witnessed the incident, recalled Tankard having a sock filled with rocks, which is what she used during the attack, according to the affidavit. Police contacted Walmart staff, who they said provided security footage which confirmed the woman's and her grandmother's recollection of the incident. More news: Rapper Ca$h Out sentenced to life in prison on rape, prostitution ring charges What did the Walmart security footage show? After the alleged assault, the video shows Tankard gathering items from the ground, which police believe were the victim's iPhone 14 and Louis Vuitton handbag, before running from the store, the affidavit says. Officers also saw in the footage that Tankard had something white in her right hand before striking the woman, but they "couldn't make out what it was," the court document reads. "Based on training and experience and the CCTV footage, officers formed the opinion (that) Ms. Tankard used a blunt object to strike (the victim)," the affidavit says. The victim identified Tankard from a photo of the security footage, according to the affidavit. Following the incident, the woman was taken by Nashville EMS to a local medical center to receive stitches, police said, per the court document. Following Tankard's arrest, she was given a $25,000 bond, which she has since posted, according to Davidson County inmate and court records. Her next court hearing is set for Aug. 22. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
Indianapolis Star
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Former Bravo star accused of hitting woman with rock-filled sock at Walmart
A former Bravo reality TV star was arrested at a Walmart in Nashville, Tennessee after allegedly hitting a customer with a sock filled with rocks, according to court documents. Diamond Tankard, 21, was formally charged on Saturday, July 19, with theft of property and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, Davidson County court records show. Tankard appeared on Bravo's "Thicker Than Water," a reality show that revolved around gospel jazz producer Ben Tankard and his family. The show ended in 2016 after running for three seasons, beginning in 2013, according to IMDB. "A former NBA player turned gospel singer navigates the challenges of leading his blended family while growing their business empire through music, sports coaching, and motivational speaking," IMDB's synopsis for the show reads. As of Tuesday, July 22, it is unclear if Diamond Tankard has a defense attorney. USA TODAY also contacted Ben Tankard's reps but did not receive an immediate response. A probable cause affidavit obtained by USA TODAY says Nashville police were called to the Walmart on July 18 about an assault. When officers spoke with the victim, she told them that while at the self-checkout, Tankard "came from behind, grabbed her by the hair (and) began to assault her." Following the assault, Tankard took the woman's $1,500 iPhone 14 and her $900 Louis Vuitton handbag, she told police, per the affidavit. Responding officers also noticed that the woman had a laceration above her left eye on her forehead, the court document continued. The woman's grandmother, who police said witnessed the incident, recalled Tankard having a sock filled with rocks, which is what she used during the attack, according to the affidavit. Police contacted Walmart staff, who they said provided security footage which confirmed the woman's and her grandmother's recollection of the incident. After the alleged assault, the video shows Tankard gathering items from the ground, which police believe were the victim's iPhone 14 and Louis Vuitton handbag, before running from the store, the affidavit says. Officers also saw in the footage that Tankard had something white in her right hand before striking the woman, but they "couldn't make out what it was," the court document reads. "Based on training and experience and the CCTV footage, officers formed the opinion (that) Ms. Tankard used a blunt object to strike (the victim)," the affidavit says. The victim identified Tankard from a photo of the security footage, according to the affidavit. Following the incident, the woman was taken by Nashville EMS to a local medical center to receive stitches, police said, per the court document. Following Tankard's arrest, she was given a $25,000 bond, which she has since posted, according to Davidson County inmate and court records. Her next court hearing is set for Aug. 22.
