Charles was previously employed by Melody bar as head of security. He worked at Melody bar for over 20 years. His time there came to an end when the mother of their 3 year old daughter, (at the time their daughter was only 6 months), came to Melody bar at 1:30 am while he was still in the clock because she was angry he wasn’t answering her calls. (They weren’t together, just co parenting). She was incredibly irate, used the car seat with their daughter still in it and banged against the gate to demand entry, put their 6 month old on top of the car, hit him numerous times, keyed his bmw, etc. In the ensuing chaos, he defended himself. 

Melody Bar only gave partial video to the police, and a case against him by his daughter’s mother was subsequently filed. 

She has lied on him numerous times. They had a family court case where Charles served her.  In family court, she ADMITTED to the judge to being the aggressor in all situations, admitted she becomes upset because he ignores her and only wants to be in his daughters life; she even admitted to setting his dog on fire and putting on gloves and a ski mask to break his car windows. 

The judge in the family court case IMMEDIATELY granted him a THREE year restraining order against her, and ruled that she was to pay for the damages to his car from the day she drove 20 miles to his bar in Hawthorne and purposefully crashed into it. All because she was upset he had a birthday party a few weeks prior. 

It has been documented that she has mental health issues and is unstable; and is a habitual liar. She also has admitted to drug use, including but not limited to, methamphetamine.

In their criminal case, the judge has refused to hear Charles’ side of the story. He wouldn’t allow his lawyer, Mike Evans, to show evidence from family court. His lawyer has also not been able to show proof of the restraining order, or any text messages where she has admitted that she has lied. She has also admitted that she retaliates out of spite because she is upset he is not with her.  The only evidence the judge has seen is her crashing into his car.  The evidence from her crashing her car into his and the cost of the damages was enough to charge her with a felony, but the judge let her go without any punishment. The  judge remanded HIM instead because she came to court and lied and said he threatened her, with absolutely no proof, and as of late he has been in custody at MENS central jail, on a no bail. We feel as if his rights have been violated as he has not been able to tell his side of the story.

His daughter’s mother, has also lied on her other child’s father, and said he threatened her and abused her. The judge realized her lies and dropped the case, but with Charles they will not drop it. 

Charles is judged for his past. He has been to prison before, but it was for Manslaughter. He was defending his life. The Judge has said several times that he is keeping him in custody because of his past convictions. The manslaughter case occurred more than 30 years ago. He served his time, but is still being punished for and looked at as less than for it.

He has previously obtained a guard card, with the right to carry, despite being labeled a “felon”. His motto has always been to “keep everyone safe”. He has spoken to numerous committees and explained why he was in prison, and after hearing his story and his reason for going to prison,  was able to gain his rights back, and work jobs that many felons are not able to.

Presently, Charles is the owner of two successful businesses; a bar in Hawthorne and a Lounge actually right next door from Melody Bar. He is very well known and loved, a pillar in the city of Los Angeles, and even beyond the city limits. He has given numerous jobs to people, helped feed many families, and has given jobs and opportunities to the homeless.

He has had an insurmountable amount of support. At his court dates, as many of his loved ones and employees come to show face and stand with him. The court room has been filled to stand in solidarity.  He has numerous witnesses who have witnessed this woman’s acts, but the DA and the courts are judging Charles as a black man, and judging him for his past, and more importantly, not even allowing him to share his side. 

It is unfair and we want his voice to be heard. 

Please sign this petition in support of Charles Honest. We want the judge to allow him to show his evidence and drop the charges, and we want him home with his loved ones.