Erykah Badu charged over video shoot.

We reported on the brewing controversy over Erykah Badu's video shoot for her new single Window Seat. It seems it has all now come to a head as Dallas Police have charged her for stripping naked on a street among pedestrians for her music video shoot.

She ended by re-enacting receiving a fatal gunshot to the head at the spot in Dallas where President John F Kennedy was assassinated in 1963.

Sergeant Warren Mitchell said Badu was charged after a witness offered a sworn statement to police on Thursday.

Badu's spokeswoman had no immediate comment on Friday.

The singer, who was born in Dallas, performed a walking striptease in front of tourists and pedestrians during the shoot in Dealey Plaza on 13 March for her video for the song Window Seat.

Sgt Mitchell added that the police department has had "people calling from all across the country to express their concern".

"Having a fact witness that was there, is what let us file the charges," he said.

"After much discussion, we feel that these charges best fit her conduct. She disrobed in a public place without regard to individuals and small children who were close by."

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He said Badu can either fight the charge or pay the fine. Disorderly conduct is punishable by a fine of up to $500 (£328).

Witness Ida Espinosa, 32, declined to comment to The Associated Press on Friday.

More trouble for Badu over naked video stunt

More trouble seems to be brewing for Erykah Badu of her public nudity in the video for her single the Window Seat.

Ida Espinosa is upset that her 9-year-old daughter was in downtown Dallas, Texas on March 17, the same day neo-soul queen Erykah Badu filmed a video that included the removal of clothing in public as well as a mock shooting scene.

Badu has come under fire for stripping in her latest music video ‘Window Seat,” which was shot in and around Dealey Plaza in the singer’s native downtown Dallas. The controversial footage that continues to set the web ablaze features Badu walking down Elm Street while stripping her clothes off one piece at a time – until she’s fully nude.

Badu walks between several people on the street, and a few can be seen staring at her as she strolls and strips. Adding insult to injury, Elm Street is the place where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963.

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Dallas officials say Badu, a mother of three, didn’t have a permit to shoot the vid, but they don’t intend to file public indecency charges against the star. That’s not good enough, says Espinosa, who is considering filing a criminal complaint against Badu.

Ida is hoping police will force Erykah to issue a public apology and pay a small fine.

Erykah Badu's "naked" video may bring charges.

Police in Dallas Texas are apparently considering bring charges against Erykah Badu over here recent Music Video - Window Seat.

According to NBC affiliate, Dallas KXAS, they are reporting that Dallas Police Department might file charges against Erykah Badu for indecent exposure, for her stripping bare in her new video, Window Seat.

While police were not on the scene, if one witness comes forward to police, she can be charged. The video was shot March 17 in Dallas at Dealey Plaza where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.

Bystanders including children are seen in the video as the singer strips completely naked before a gunshot sounds and she falls to the ground with the words “groupthink” pouring out of her head.

"I expected the gossip blog sites to spin it negatively . I expected people to ride with me. I've been punished AND rewarded enough times by love and life to dedicate the whole thing to EVOLVING . i am happy."  Erykah said.

"One can't oppose #groupthink , it's a part of human nature , but only recognize his/her position in the thing and redefine his/herself."

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