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Quando Rondo Hit With Numerous Drug Charges Facing Up To 20 Years Behind Bars

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Despite already being in the thick of a whirlwind of legal troubles, things just got even more severe for Quando Rondo. Over the weekend, Rondo was arrested in Savannah and faces drug charges from the federal level. Now after appearing in a district court earlier today, he’s been indicted on 14 charges that could ultimately see him jailed for up to 20 years. The federal indictment was unsealed earlier this week revealing exactly what new legal trouble Rondo is facing.

The indictment accuses Rondo, alongside others, of conspiracy to possess and distribute various drugs. Numerous illicit substances are included in the indictment including marijuana, cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine. The accusations date all the way back to 2021 where it first accuses Rondo of participating in the conspiracy. He’s facing a total of 14 charges from the indictment including possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Rondo is still currently being held in police custody in a federal facility.

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This is far from the only legal trouble Rondo has dealt with this year. Just last month, a Georgia judge had to weigh whether or not to ban Rondo from his own home town. That spawned from an arrest all the way back in June that saw Rondo facing even more drug charges. Thankfully for him he ultimately wasn’t banned from his hometown, though he was eventually arrested by the FBI while there.

The very next month, Rondo was involved in a high speed car crash. He was arrested after the crash as observations were made that he could be under the influence. He was even administered Narcan after displaying the first symptoms of a potential overdose. A judge ultimately granted him his release, but only under the conditions that he didn’t drive or use drugs while out. What do you think of the new charges Quando Rondo is facing which could end with him facing 20 years in prison? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Fugees Member Pras Found Guilty In Federal Conspiracy Case

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The trial of Fugees MC Pras Michel has been ongoing for months now. It began on Monday, March 27 in Washington D.C. As per an NPR report, Pras is facing charges of conspiracy, witness tampering, and failure to register as an agent of China. In 2018, an investigation was opened into Pras’ dealings. The MC allegedly embezzled millions. Apparently, he used the funds to support Barack Obama’s 2012 presidential campaign. Pras has more legal issues, though. The MC has also been in court for failing to pay child support. However, the federal case against him is far more serious. Pras’ legal problems resulted in the cancellation of the Fugees’ reunion tour in August 2022.

The charges against Pras are a little bit complicated. He allegedly planned to repay $40,000 to participants of an Obama campaign fundraiser using foreign investments for ticket expenses. Additionally, he allegedly threatened those who would think about reporting this scheme to the authorities. Furthermore, he also helped Malaysian billionaire Jho Low through a secret lobbying campaign to persuade U.S. Justices and White House officials to dismiss the fraud charges against him. As of today, it looks like his luck has run out.

Pras Guilty On All 10 Counts

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Rapper/producer Pras visits SiriusXM Studios.
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Pras has been convicted for participating in the aforementioned international conspiracy plot. It utilized millions of foreign funds to influence American government officials. According to TMZ, Pras is guilty on all 10 charges. He can be sentenced to up to 20 years in jail. His lawyer, David Kenner, expressed dissatisfaction with the jury’s verdict. Of course, he promised to challenge the decision.

In 2019, Pras was accused of violating campaign laws. At the time, authorities presented a plea deal. It would have cleared all charges and returned some of the $74 million seized from his bank accounts. However, he declined the offer, confident in his innocence. Instead, he chose to face trial, which resulted in the inclusion of eight additional charges. Now, he has been found guilty of all of them. What do you think of the outcome of Pras’ trial? Let us know in the comments!

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42 Dugg From Behind Bars: ‘Ain’t No Reward For Keeping It Real’

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As reported last month, Detroit slangspitter 42 Dugg was facing an additional. five years for a prison evasion charge and now delivers an important message via social media to all involved in the street life.

The 28-year-old rapper/trapper took to his IG page, saying,, “Ain’t no reward for keeping it real, so don’t do it expecting something in return, do it [because] you wouldn’t have it no other way!!!”

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Dugg added, “You might not get mentioned in a song, you might not get bonded out, a muhf**ka might even say free you!!!!” But real gone forever recognize real.”

Dugg’s sentencing date is slated for May 10.

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