Rapper Boosie Badazz Seeking Leniency in Gun Case, Plea for Community Service and Probation
In a bid for leniency, Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz is seeking no prison time when he's sentenced on Friday for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Instead, his lawyer, Meghan Blanco, has argued that the 46-year-old should be given two years of structured probation and 300 hours of community service.
According to his sentencing memo, filed late Monday, Boosie Badazz acknowledges making a mistake after "an approximately ten-year gap between his prior criminal conduct." The rapper claims that possessing a firearm in San Diego was "a lapse in judgment rather than ongoing criminal behavior."
Prosecutors, on the other hand, have recommended two years in prison. However, this is less severe than the 46 months behind bars that federal probation officials had initially recommended.
The prosecutors pointed out Boosie Badazz's troubled childhood as a mitigating factor. Growing up with a violent family environment and witnessing his father's substance abuse are mentioned. Additionally, prosecutors noted his recent guilty plea in August and willingness to accept responsibility for the offense.
Boosie Badazz himself described the case as "just accepted a plea deal from the federal government on my gun case." He expressed gratitude to fans worldwide, asking them to pray for him before sharing that he had finally found the right decision after years of fighting.
The rapper's guilty plea followed an Instagram live video in which he was seen with a gun tucked into his waistband. Police tracked him down until officers stopped him on the road, finding two loaded firearms at his disposal, and DNA matching both guns.
Boosie Badazz's sentencing is set for Friday morning before U.S. District Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo.
In a bid for leniency, Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz is seeking no prison time when he's sentenced on Friday for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Instead, his lawyer, Meghan Blanco, has argued that the 46-year-old should be given two years of structured probation and 300 hours of community service.
According to his sentencing memo, filed late Monday, Boosie Badazz acknowledges making a mistake after "an approximately ten-year gap between his prior criminal conduct." The rapper claims that possessing a firearm in San Diego was "a lapse in judgment rather than ongoing criminal behavior."
Prosecutors, on the other hand, have recommended two years in prison. However, this is less severe than the 46 months behind bars that federal probation officials had initially recommended.
The prosecutors pointed out Boosie Badazz's troubled childhood as a mitigating factor. Growing up with a violent family environment and witnessing his father's substance abuse are mentioned. Additionally, prosecutors noted his recent guilty plea in August and willingness to accept responsibility for the offense.
Boosie Badazz himself described the case as "just accepted a plea deal from the federal government on my gun case." He expressed gratitude to fans worldwide, asking them to pray for him before sharing that he had finally found the right decision after years of fighting.
The rapper's guilty plea followed an Instagram live video in which he was seen with a gun tucked into his waistband. Police tracked him down until officers stopped him on the road, finding two loaded firearms at his disposal, and DNA matching both guns.
Boosie Badazz's sentencing is set for Friday morning before U.S. District Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo.
I don't get why Boosie Badazz gets to just slap on a few community service hours and be done with it? Like, the dude was caught with two loaded guns in his waistband, no joke! 300 hours of community service seems like an easy way out for someone who's been in trouble before. And what about accountability? I mean, his lawyers are trying to spin this as a "lapse in judgment" but we all know how that plays out. It just feels like a PR stunt to get the fans on his side again. 
. I mean, we all make mistakes, but it sounds like he was in a really tough spot growing up with that violent family environment and stuff 
. And to have his dad struggle with substance abuse... it's just sad, you know? 
. But two years in prison seems kinda harsh, ya feel? Maybe some community service and probation would be a better fit for him... that way he can still learn from his mistakes without locking himself up 
. That's some real self-awareness right there, you know? 
a 2-year prison sentence seems way too long considering he's already pleaded guilty and acknowledged his mistake.
and we should be supporting him on that journey. community service and probation could be really helpful for him to get back on track. fingers crossed he gets a more lenient sentence this Friday 
What's next? Celebrities getting special treatment because they're "artistic" or have a "violent childhood"? The system is already so broken when you gotta offer 46 months less than the original recommendation just because he showed some remorse...probation ain't gonna cut it, dude needs actual accountability 
. And now he's facing another setback, being charged with a felony for possessing a gun 
. But I think it's great that he's owning up to his mistakes and taking responsibility 
. Community service and probation sound like fair punishments to me 
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. His childhood stuff is interesting, though - you'd think that'd give him more street cred or something 
. If I was a fan, I'd be all about giving him another chance - but at the same time, you do something dumb with a gun and now he's gotta deal with the consequences 
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That's just crazy! I mean, I get it, he made a mistake and he acknowledged that. But two years of community service and probation is still a lot for someone who had those kinds of guns. 
. Plus, he's already been playing dumb about it on social media and taking responsibility for his actions. It's like the prosecutors are trying to break him. I'd say if he can stay out of trouble for 2 years, that's more than enough punishment 
. honestly, can't say I'm surprised though - dude's been making questionable decisions for a long time now 
. 300 hours of community service and structured probation could be a decent deal considering his history 
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