Casanova faces a setback in pursuing freedom as a federal court ruling rejects his plea for compassionate release. Despite expressing remorse and distancing himself from the gang, the Brooklyn rapper’s quest for an early prison release remains unsuccessful, prolonging his sentence.
Casanova, known for his involvement with the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation Bloods, has hit another roadblock in his quest for freedom.
A federal court ruling on Dec. 1 has denied the Brooklyn rapper’s motion for a compassionate release, keeping him behind bars. Despite expressing remorse and distancing himself from the gang, the rapper’s early prison release has been denied, prolonging his sentence.
Casanova, whose real name is Caswell Senior, is currently serving time for his admission of leading the New York street gang.
The charges against the rapper include participating in a shooting incident in Florida on July 5, 2020, a robbery on August 5, 2018, and conspiring to traffic over 100 kilograms of marijuana.
Despite his claim of reform and success in his music career without gang associations, the “So Brooklyn” rapper’s plea for a reduced sentence or early release has been denied. Casanova had previously written a heartfelt letter to the judge requesting his release in June 2023.
In the letter, Casanova expressed his desire to distance himself from gang affiliations and emphasized that he had learned valuable lessons through his music career. However, his pleas fell on deaf ears as the court decided to uphold his 15-year prison sentence. In the letter, he stated:
“I am telling you and anyone that will listen that I wanted out before I was arrested and I am out. I learned through my music career that people will listen and that I don’t need to associate myself with a gang to succeed. I don’t need to associate with a gang even if I don’t succeed.”
Casanova has been incarcerated since December 2020.
Updated By: Chris Samuel (12/4/23 at 3:42 pm)
Swaggy Jazzy, the girlfriend of the notorious Casanova, has taken to Instagram to dispute reports of the rapper being attacked in prison and has expressed confidence in their situation. This comes after the Brooklyn rapper’s recent sentencing to over 15 years in prison for his involvement in a shooting and his leadership role in the Gorilla Stone street gang.
Casanova’s girlfriend, Swaggy Jazzy, took to Instagram to address reports of Casanova being attacked in prison. She disputed these claims, expressing confidence in their situation. Instead of dwelling on the incident, she shifted the focus to her fashion brand, Dope Emporium, suggesting they move forward positively despite the circumstances.
Casanova, a well-known recording artist and prominent leader of the Gorilla Stone street gang in New York State, has received a sentence of over 15 years in prison. This comes after his involvement in a shooting at a crowded Miami house party where he fired a gun, causing severe injury to a victim and inciting a shootout.
Casanova has been in jail since December 2020 following his guilty plea to federal racketeering, Blood gang activity, and drug charges.
Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, highlighted the “So Brooklyn” rapper’s stature in the community as a central role player in the gang’s recruitment and nationwide expansion.
Williams described Casanova as a high-profile leader of a violent street gang, reinforcing the consequences of such involvement and its impact on the community.
Casanova had hoped for leniency and wrote a letter to the judge prior to sentencing, renouncing his gang ties and expressing his intention to be an advocate for steering youth away from similar paths. Despite his sentencing, Casanova remains committed to making the most of his situation and working towards making a positive impact, even behind bars.
Updated By: Kelci Brown (6/28/23 at 4:37 pm)
Brooklyn-based rapper Casanova 2X pled guilty to various charges. He admitted to being a gang leader and aiding crimes and is faced with a 60-year sentence.
Brooklyn’s Casanova 2X is one of 18 people indicted for various gang-related crimes, including racketeering, murder, and drugs. The rapper has pled guilty to various charges.
Casanova, real name Caswell Senior, admitted to a shooting and a robbery. He also admitted to being a leader in the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation Bloods Gang. As of this moment, he is the 13th person to plead guilty in the case.
Senior admitted to participating in a shooting in Florida on July 5, 2020, a robbery in New York City on August 5, 2018. as well as conspiring to traffic over 100 kilograms of marijuana. As written in the indictment between the years of 2004 and 2020. He was part of a racketeering conspiracy with the Gorilla Stone gang.
Senior also admitted that either on or around July 5, 2020, while he was at a party in Florida including gang members, he had shot someone during a gambling dispute. According to the rapper, the victim in an August 5, 2018 robbery in Manhattan was restrained and suffered serious bodily injury and again admitted to helping to traffic at least 100 kilograms of marijuana.
The rapper is scheduled to be sentenced by United States District Judge Philip M. Halpern on December 6, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. and has a possibility of facing up to 60 years.
Cas has been in jail for over a year. Casanova’s wife, model Swaggy Jazzy, has been holding it down while her husband is locked up. She took to Instagram to bash “fake friends” who have ghosted the couple. Jazzy has been silent on the recent plea.
Georgia rapper Gunna has submitted to authorities. He turned himself in for racketeering and conspiracy activities with Young Thug’s YSL street gang.
Gunna, real name Sergio Kitchens, surrendered to Fulton County, GA authorities early this morning. Kitchens is now in custody along with purported YSL gang “founder” Young Thug in a sweep of 28 members of the Atlanta-based street gang.
On Monday, Young Thug was arrested at his home in Buckhead, an Atlanta neighborhood just north of downtown. He is being held at the Fulton County jail.
Originally Written By: Aevum Caelum
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