Comedian and actor Mike Epps is being investigated after an actress told police he punched her in the face at the Haunted House 2 after-party.
The actress, later identified as Simone Shepherd, said that she was invited by the Wayans family to the movie’s premiere and after-party. According to sources close to TMZ, during the after-party Epps and his wife asked for privacy. Shepherd became angry, confronted Epps’ wife, and proceeded to throw a drink at the couple. As Epps tried to break up the argument between Shepherd and his wife, she alleges that the actor punched her in the face.
Cops examined Shepherd and did not find any injuries. Later that night, she sent a disturbing image of her injuries to TMZ, alleging that Epps’ assault caused her jaw to swell. Law enforcement is said to be investigating the claim before pursing any further action.
Epps is not commenting on the incident. He is focusing on upcoming comedy dates.
Shepherd’s representative says that she has worked with Epps in the past as a ghostwriter. Shepherd’s social media biography lists her as an actor-writer-director.