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Rock band Tool's drummer Danny Carey arrested for assault at Kansas City airport

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Danny Carey, of the rock band Tool, plays the drums with the Kansas band during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police at the Kansas City International Airport arrested the drummer of the rock band Tool for allegedly using an anti-gay slur during a confrontation at the airport, according to court documents obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press.

Malibu, California, resident Danny Carey, 60, was charged with a municipal assault violation for the Sunday incident.

Police alleged that Carey used an anti-gay slur and repeatedly jabbed someone in the chest with two fingers.

The Kansas City municipal assault violation is punishable by 180 days in jail, a $250 to $1,000 fine, or both.

His next court date is scheduled for Jan. 12.

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Carey performed a halftime show Saturday in Lawrence, Kansas, during a Missouri Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball game.

A spokeswoman for the band Tool says neither Carey nor the band will comment on the case.

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