James Fortune avoids jail time with guilty plea
buzzz worthy. . . James Fortune in court on March 8, 2016. James fortune was sentenced to 5 years probation and 5 days in jail on a guilty plea related to domestic and family violence charges. Authorities said in 2014 Fortune struck his wife Cheryl with a bar stool injuring her pelvis. The "Live Through It Singer" has avoided prison as Cheryl does not want to drag her family through prolonged legal and emotional woes. If he violates probation he could face 10 year in prison. When news of their altercation first surfaced Fortune issued a statement apologizing for his behavior, but said he couldn’t go into detail due to legal restrictions. “I am truly sorry for the negative attention this situation has brought my wife, family, friends and business partners,” he said in a statement. “Because it is a pending legal matter, I cannot comment on what has been reported.” He added, “I understand the seriousness of this matter and ask that you respect the p...