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In court on Monday, the rapper entered a not guilty plea and was denied bail,TMZ reports. A trial date was set for Sept. 4, 2019.
Earlier this month, Tekashi — known for his albumDay69: Graduation Dayand hit “Fefe” withNicki Minaj— was filming a music video with Kanye West in Beverly Hills when shots were fired outside. There were no reported injuries at the time.
On Nov. 19, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the unsealing of the indictment charges against Tekashi (né Daniel Hernandez), 22, as well as defendants Jamel “Mel Murda” Jones, 38, Kifano “Shotti” Jordan, 36, Jensel “Ish” Butler, 36, Fugan “Fu Banga” Lovick, 40, and Faheem “Crippy” Walter, 29.
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Tekashi and the rest of his alleged gang members were taken into custody on Nov. 18 and 19. All appeared in a Manhattan court on Nov. 19 for their arraignment, where bail for Tekashi was denied as prosecutors argue in court documents that he is a flight risk.
A total of six counts were brought against Tekashi, including conspiracy with others to commit racketeering, discharging a firearm while committing a crime, committing a crime of violence in aid of racketeering, assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a firearm, and committing a crime in aid of racketeering, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Of those six, two charges have a maximum sentence of life in prison, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. He faces a minimum of 32 years in prison if convicted.
It is not clear if the other men charged have obtained attorneys.
News of Tekashi’s arrest and arrangements comes a month after he wassentenced to four years probation and 1,000 hours of community servicefor a prior arrest over his alleged involvement in a child sex case. “GOD IS GOOD,” he wrote on Instagram after the sentencing back in October. “GOD IS… GOOD.”
source: people.com
