The American rapper Takeshi 6ix9ine soon free? Placed in pre-trial detention in 2018, then sentenced to two years in prison for having participated in the misdeeds of the New York gang of Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods, the rapper could spend the last months of his sentence at home.
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Rolling Stone announces that Lance Lazzaro, the rapper's lawyer, has filed an appeal to have him released early due to the coronavirus epidemic that rages until prison. Counsel for Daniel Hernandez, the real name of 6ix9ine, said that he was prone to asthma and therefore more exposed to the virus. A request redirected to the prison office by Paul Engelmayer, the judge who sentenced 6ix9ine to two years in prison at the end of 2019. A reduced sentence following the artist's declarations, who had not hesitated to denounce some of his ex- stooges to avoid heavy punishment.
After a first refusal, the judge and the prison office did not dare to decide, the prison institution affirming that only the court was able to take the decision. As for the lawyers of 6ix9ine, they appear to be very optimistic when a favorable outcome. "From what Engelmayer wrote this morning, it seems likely that he will grant it," Lazzaro said on Wednesday.
I'm glad he's safe. Outside, they will try to kill him after everything he has thrown.
The father of 6ix9ine, sentenced to two years in prison in December 2019.Rolling Stone also got hold of a letter from the United States Attorney, in which he said the government would not object to the "compassionate release request" . The decision should be made on Thursday before 5 p.m. (New York time).
What is good news for 6ix9ine could however turn into a poisoned gift. "I'm glad he is safe. Outside, they will try to kill him after everything he has thrown, " said his father in late December after the conviction. Between the coronavirus and the Bloods, 6ix9ine seems to have made its choice.