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Slipknot guitarist charged with disorderly conduct by fighting

Slipknot guitarist Mick Thompson and his brother have been officially charged with disorderly conduct by fighting following an altercation this month.

Slipknot guitarist Mick Thompson and his brother have been officially charged with disorderly conduct by fighting following an altercation this month.

As previously reported, the Slipknot member was stabbed in the head during a knife fight with his male sibling.

The Des Moines Register now writes:

"Both have been charged with disorderly conduct by fighting. The brothers were booked and released on a promise they will appear in court March 30. Both parties declined to seek charges against each other."

You can read the full story here.