Recently, Nicki Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty posed for a new photo for the sex offender registry, as his house arrest just ended. The updated photo, available on the sex offender site Megan’s Law, shows the 45-year-old wearing a denim button-up over a white t-shirt. As one would expect, he looks pretty serious in the photo, as his alleged crimes are certainly no laughing matter.
Petty was convicted of first-degree attempted rape of a 16-year-old girl in 1994. He served roughly four years behind bars for it. He was also 16 at the time of the alleged incident. Petty was later required to register as a sex offender. In 2020, he was indicted for failing to register after moving to California to be with Nicki. This was discovered when he was pulled over in November, arrested, and subsequently released on $20K bail.
Nicki has continued to defend Petty, who’s also the father of their son Papa Bear, over the years. In November, she insisted that he was wrongfully accused. The femcee even claimed that the alleged victim was looking to recant her claims. “When the alleged accuser wrote a letter to the judge asking to recant the statements she was told that she would go to jail for 90 days, allegedly, if she recants the statement,” she told Queen Radio listeners.
This isn’t the only legal drama Nicki and her man are involved in as of late, however. Last month, it was reported that a former security guard who accused the couple of assaulting them backstage at a concert was awarded a default judgment in his case. Reportedly, this could mean the pair has to pay the man roughly $500K. What do you think of Kenneth Petty’s new photo for the sex offender registry? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
The past few days of drama between Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj have put a newfound spotlight on Megan’s Law, a groundbreaking set of statutes and regulations intended to protect children and increase public awareness about convicted sexual offenders living in communities. New Jersey introduced the law in response to the rape and murder of 7-year-old Megan Kanka in 1994 at the hands of her neighbor, Jesse Timmendequas.
The abduction and murder of Megan Kanka shattered the quiet town of Hamilton Township, NJ, in July 1994. The perpetrator, Jesse Timmendequas, was not a stranger to the Kanka family. He was a neighbor living just across the street. Timmendequas, who was convicted of child molestation, had managed to keep his dark past hidden from the Kanka family. This is a result of laws at the time that didn’t require sex offenders to disclose such information.
Megan’s abduction and subsequent murder sent shockwaves through the community. That moment left residents horrified and questioning how such a tragedy could have occurred in their safe neighborhood. The Kanka family’s grief was compounded by the devastating realization that existing laws had failed to protect their daughter, prompting a call for change.
The Birth Of Megan’s Law
US President Bill Clinton (R) shakes hands with 10-year-old Jeremy Kanka as his mother Maureen (rear) looks on at ceremonies 17 May 1996 at the White House where Clinton signed legislation called Megan’s Law after Jeremy’s sister, who was raped and murdered two years ago by a man who had twice previously been convicted of child molestation. Megan’s Law is designed to protect children from known sex offenders. AFP PHOTO STRINGER (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)
In the aftermath of Megan’s tragic death, her parents, Richard and Maureen Kanka, channeled their grief into advocacy. Through their determination, they fought to prevent other families from enduring the same heart-wrenching pain. Their efforts led to the creation of Megan’s Law. This landmark piece of legislation aimed to empower communities with information about convicted sex offenders living in their midst.
Lawmakers signed Megan’s Law into federal law in 1996. This helped establish a framework that required law enforcement agencies to make certain information about registered sex offenders available to the public. The primary goal was to provide families with the tools to protect their children and loved ones from potential threats lurking in their communities.
Megan’s Law ushered in a new era of transparency, making sex offender registries accessible to the public. The information disclosed included the names, photographs, and addresses of registered sex offenders. Megan’s Law enables communities to stay informed about potential risks in their neighborhoods. Implementing Megan’s Law became a significant step forward in recognizing the importance of community awareness and safety.
Over the years, the law has undergone modifications and adaptations as states tailored its provisions to address specific concerns and challenges. The tiered system used to categorize offenders based on their perceived risk level became a common feature, allowing law enforcement to prioritize the dissemination of information to the public. The law has undoubtedly increased public awareness and influenced the way communities approach the issue of sex offender registration.
In 2016, former President Obama signed International Megan’s Law. This law required those found guilty of sexual offenses against children to notify foreign countries they plan to travel to.
“Megan’s Law” gained renewed attention on Friday, January 27th after the release of Megan Thee Stallion’s song, “HISS.” “These h*es don’t be mad at Megan, these h*es mad at Megan’s Law,” she raps in the song. Many believed this to be a jab at Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, a convicted sex offender.
Megan Kanka’s father, Richard, is reportedly “fuming” at Megan Thee Stallion’s reference to the law, per TMZ. Although he acknowledged that Megan might have brought new attention to Megan’s Law, he stated that Megan’s mention of his daughter is “highly offensive” to the family and her memory. Moreover, he’s reportedly considering legal action against Megan Thee Stallion, although it’s unclear how successful that would be in court.
Earlier this year, Desiigner managed to make headlines when he was caught masturbating on an airplane. Shortly after the news broke, he took to social media to apologize. He appeared to be taking responsibility, attributing the situation to his poor mental health at the time. “I am ashamed of my actions that happened on that plane,” he told fans. “Mental health is real guys, please pray for me.” He also claimed to be taking steps towards improving his mental state, including therapy.
It was later reported that Desiigner would be entering a guilty plea for indecent exposure. It would leave him serving the recommended two years of probation. He would also pay a $5K fee, do community service, drug-testing, and publicly apologize to plane staff. Now, it’s been revealed that on top of those conditions, Desiigner will have to register as a sex offender. This could obviously have a pretty significant impact on his life, affecting where he’s able to live, his relationships, and more.
Desiigner performs at the Huffer x Marvel Launch Event at Culture Kings on April 11, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mackenzie Sweetnam/Getty Images for Huffer)
Ahead of his guilty plea, it was revealed that Desiigner’s legal team would be asking the judge to hold back on travel restrictions, so that he could continue to perform. His team claimed that he was planning to tour in the next couple of years, and was putting his entire “heart and soul” into his new material. He’s dropped a few singles in the past few months, even broaching the subject of mental health on his May release, “Timmy Turner 2.” This summer he also released “Mafia Water” and “Young N Ballin.”
Last month, Desiigner appeared to admit to violating the terms of his pre-trial release in legal documents obtained by TMZ. The performer reportedly failed to show up for drug-testing, and didn’t show his probation officer any proof that he was actually attending counseling sessions. Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Desiigner.
Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, dropped a lawsuit against the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services earlier this year, according to reports. He reportedly filed a lawsuit against the NY DCJS in 2021, claiming that he wasn’t notified about a 2004 hearing that would have allowed him to contest his sex offender status. The government fired back, providing a transcript of the hearing, which Petty was present at.
“[Kenneth Petty] was present at the SORA hearing and represented by counsel, who stated that [Petty] did not object to his designation as a level 2 sex offender – the Court need not even reach this issue,” they claimed. “[Petty] acknowledged his identity on the record, and his counsel stated that [Petty] did not contest his designation as a level 2 sex offender.” Petty’s team told New York Daily News they “were just going according to his statement.” “He still says that he wasn’t there and maybe someone is putting this together just to get him,” they continued. “I don’t think that he purposely lied to us. I just believe maybe he forgot.”
(L-R) Young M.A, DJ Clue, Big BZ, Kenneth Zoo Petty, and Nicki Minaj attend Church On Sundays Hosted By Nicki Minaj And Phil The Mayor And DJ Clues Birthday Party at The Argyle on February 8, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)
Petty was convicted of first-degree attempted rape of a minor in 1995. He served four years in prison for the offense. The alleged victim, Jennifer Hough, came forward again in 2021, alleging that Petty and Minaj had tried to “intimidate” her into recanting her claims. Hough accused the couple of offering her $500,000 to go back on the rape allegations. She dropped the lawsuit in January of 2022, according to PEOPLE.
Earlier this month, a petition thought to be started by neighbors of the couple began to circulate. The petition highlighted Petty’s sex offender status, further calling for the couple to removed from their neighborhood of Hidden Hills. Last week, it was reported that the petition was allegedly started by a Cardi B superfan. The fan allegedly created it in an attempt to Hurt Minaj’s assets. The account had referenced a mission to “end” Minaj “from the inside out.”
