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ksolo · 11-09-2007, 10:01 PM

he's def gonna be doin some time for this... even w all his money. they are gonna make an example out of him. 3 other rappers recently got gun charges too. ja-rule, lil wayne, and prodigy of mobb deep. Prodigy is doin 3.5 yrs bc its his 2nd gun charge. TI has had one before too i guess. hes goin in for a while.

Crazy D · 03-29-2008, 05:23 PM

T.I. pleads guilty to weapons charges

03/28/2008 5:00 AM, AP

Rapper T.I. has admitted having unregistered machine guns and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Now he has a chance to avoid a lengthy prison sentence by telling kids not to make the same mistakes he did.

T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris, must spend at least 1,000 hours talking to youth groups about the pitfalls of guns, gangs and drugs before reporting for about a year in prison under a deal worked out Thursday.

"I'm looking forward to turning this negative time in my life into a positive," Harris, 27, told reporters after the hearing. "I know I have a long road of redemption to travel."

Dressed in a gray business suit, Harris pleaded guilty Thursday to possession of unregistered machine guns and silencers, unlawful possession of machine guns and possession of firearms by a convicted felon.

He will be sentenced to serve about 12 months in prison after completing the community service, although his prison time could be increased or reduced depending on his fulfillment of the terms of the deal and good behavior, officials said.

Harris is one of rap music's most successful artists. His sixth album, "T.I. vs. T.I.P.," was released July 3, debuting at No. 1. He appeared in the 2007 film "American Gangster," which starred Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.

U.S. Attorney David Nahmias said Harris will remain "under strict bond conditions" during the next year.

He said Harris' sentencing was deferred "to allow him to perform a unique and extensive program — at least 1,000 hours — of community service. That service will focus on using his high public visibility and his talents to tell at-risk young people about the mistakes he has made and to educate them about the dangers of violence, guns, gangs and drugs."

Nahmias said under the agreement, Harris will have to serve a year in prison and three years of supervised home detention, perform a total of 1,500 hours of community service and pay a $100,000 fine.

Failure to fulfill his obligations will net Harris a "much longer prison sentence," Nahmias said.

Harris told reporters he takes the charges against him very seriously.

"I'd like to thank God for blessing me with a second chance in life and success," he said.

He was arrested Oct. 13, just blocks away and hours before he was to headline the BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta.

Harris was charged with possession of unregistered machine guns and silencers, as well as possession of firearms by a convicted felon. He faced a maximum of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each count.

He was allegedly trying to buy unregistered machine guns and silencers. He initially pleaded not guilty, and has been under house arrest since he was released on $3 million bond on Oct. 26.

U.S. District Judge Charles Pannell Jr. must approve the deal.

Harris, who is co-CEO of Grand Hustle Records, grew up in Atlanta. His first taste of success came with his 2003 album, "Trap Muzik." In 2004, warrants were issued for his arrest on probation violations for a drug conviction, and he was sentenced to three years behind bars.

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Associated Press writer Harry R. Weber contributed to this story.

ksolo · 04-02-2008, 05:46 PM

he got lucky w that. still a decent sentence w/ the comm. service and what not. just goes to show it pays to be rich and famous in more was than one

DLISH · 07-17-2008, 03:32 AM

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11-09-2007, 10:01 PM	#21
ksolo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: 518 Age: 27 Bike: 400sm Gender: Male Posts: 384	Re: T.I. in BIG trouble he's def gonna be doin some time for this... even w all his money. they are gonna make an example out of him. 3 other rappers recently got gun charges too. ja-rule, lil wayne, and prodigy of mobb deep. Prodigy is doin 3.5 yrs bc its his 2nd gun charge. TI has had one before too i guess. hes goin in for a while.

03-29-2008, 05:23 PM	#22
Crazy D I'M A REGISTERED USER !! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Poplar Grove, IL Age: 37 Bike: Five i think . And some parts Gender: Male Posts: 4,026	Re: T.I. in BIG trouble T.I. pleads guilty to weapons charges 03/28/2008 5:00 AM, AP Rapper T.I. has admitted having unregistered machine guns and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Now he has a chance to avoid a lengthy prison sentence by telling kids not to make the same mistakes he did. T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris, must spend at least 1,000 hours talking to youth groups about the pitfalls of guns, gangs and drugs before reporting for about a year in prison under a deal worked out Thursday. "I'm looking forward to turning this negative time in my life into a positive," Harris, 27, told reporters after the hearing. "I know I have a long road of redemption to travel." Dressed in a gray business suit, Harris pleaded guilty Thursday to possession of unregistered machine guns and silencers, unlawful possession of machine guns and possession of firearms by a convicted felon. He will be sentenced to serve about 12 months in prison after completing the community service, although his prison time could be increased or reduced depending on his fulfillment of the terms of the deal and good behavior, officials said. Harris is one of rap music's most successful artists. His sixth album, "T.I. vs. T.I.P.," was released July 3, debuting at No. 1. He appeared in the 2007 film "American Gangster," which starred Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. U.S. Attorney David Nahmias said Harris will remain "under strict bond conditions" during the next year. He said Harris' sentencing was deferred "to allow him to perform a unique and extensive program — at least 1,000 hours — of community service. That service will focus on using his high public visibility and his talents to tell at-risk young people about the mistakes he has made and to educate them about the dangers of violence, guns, gangs and drugs." Nahmias said under the agreement, Harris will have to serve a year in prison and three years of supervised home detention, perform a total of 1,500 hours of community service and pay a $100,000 fine. Failure to fulfill his obligations will net Harris a "much longer prison sentence," Nahmias said. Harris told reporters he takes the charges against him very seriously. "I'd like to thank God for blessing me with a second chance in life and success," he said. He was arrested Oct. 13, just blocks away and hours before he was to headline the BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta. Harris was charged with possession of unregistered machine guns and silencers, as well as possession of firearms by a convicted felon. He faced a maximum of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each count. He was allegedly trying to buy unregistered machine guns and silencers. He initially pleaded not guilty, and has been under house arrest since he was released on $3 million bond on Oct. 26. U.S. District Judge Charles Pannell Jr. must approve the deal. Harris, who is co-CEO of Grand Hustle Records, grew up in Atlanta. His first taste of success came with his 2003 album, "Trap Muzik." In 2004, warrants were issued for his arrest on probation violations for a drug conviction, and he was sentenced to three years behind bars. ___ Associated Press writer Harry R. Weber contributed to this story. __________________ "WOW fuck you guys i guarantee you that in at the most a year i'll be able to dominate your stunting game in every aspect ." RocSteady 11-18-07

04-02-2008, 05:46 PM	#23
ksolo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: 518 Age: 27 Bike: 400sm Gender: Male Posts: 384	Re: T.I. in BIG trouble he got lucky w that. still a decent sentence w/ the comm. service and what not. just goes to show it pays to be rich and famous in more was than one

07-17-2008, 03:32 AM	#24
DLISH go big block or go home Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Denver Age: 30 Bike: classic cars Gender: Male Posts: 14,980	Re: T.I. in BIG trouble taint infection?