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Meek Mill Denied Bail, Deemed ‘Dangerous’
Meek Mill was just denied bail pending his appeal for his two to four-year prison sentence on a probation violation. The violation came from a decade-old gun and drug charge by being arrested twice this year.
Judge Genece Brinkley, whose been following Meek Mill’s case, states the 30-year-old rapper “is and continues to be a danger to the community and himself based on a history of continuous use of illegal drugs, and is an increased and greater flight risk because he already has been sentenced to a term in state prison and gave false information to authorities when he was arrested in St. Louis, Missouri.
She also accused the rapper of using “Fast Flush” in order to pass his drug test screenings. One of Mills lawyers, Joe Tacopino, says Brinkley’s decision “continues her long pattern of unfair treatment of Meek and they plan to appeal this wrongful and unjust sentence.”
Tacopina also stated that on multiple occasions, he has never missed a previous court date in this case and poses absolutely no threat to the community, which makes him an ideal candidate for bail — a conclusion the Commonwealth did not oppose.
Soon after, his attorneys officially submitted a supplemental recusal motion for Judge Brinkley to remove herself from the case, adding additional information to their original motion filed Nov. 14. Mill’s attorneys allege there was “an FBI investigation into Judge Brinkley’s conduct in connection with Mr. Williams’ case.”
It has also been alleged that Judge Brinkley is seeking out revenge of the rapper because he refused to give her a shout out in a Moyz II Men song. This is one of the many possible reasons why Mill’s lawyers are calling into question her “ability to preside impartially” and are asking that she be recused from the case.
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Since its inception in 2003, the South Bay Music Awards has grown from a simple idea written on a napkin to a major event celebrating independent music. The annual awards show has become a cornerstone of the music industry, offering independent artists a vital platform to showcase their talent and gain the recognition they deserve.
The 21st edition of the South Bay Music Awards will not only commemorate more than two decades of excellence in the industry but also pay tribute to the late Jack Russell, a founding member of Great White and GRAMMY Award® winner. The tribute will honor his lasting influence on the music world, with a special performance by a tribute band featuring notable musicians such as Sean McNabb (Producer’s Choice Bass Player of the Year), Roni Lee (Producer’s Choice Female Vocalist of the Year), and Ronny North (Producer’s Choice Guitarist of the Year). Russell’s contributions have sold nearly 20 million albums throughout his career, further cementing his legacy in rock history.
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