Tekashi 6ix9ine Agrees to Serve Month in Jail for Violating Probation
Rapper’s Deal with Federal Prosecutors
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has struck a deal with federal prosecutors to end his current jail stint. According to a letter partially endorsed by a Manhattan federal judge, the deal calls for the entertainer to serve a month in jail, followed by a month of home incarceration, a month of home detention, and a month of curfew. He will also be subject to electronic monitoring.
Terms of the Deal
The terms of the deal require Tekashi 6ix9ine to submit to supervision from the court’s Probation Department for another year. The deal also calls for him to admit to the violations at a November 12 hearing, after which Judge Paul A. Engelmayer will sentence him.
Background on the Case
Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, was arrested on October 29 after his probation officer complained that he wasn’t following rules about obtaining permission in advance to travel and that he had failed drug tests. He was within a few months of being free from court supervision when he was arrested.
Previous Conviction and Sentence
In 2019, Engelmayer sentenced Tekashi 6ix9ine to two years in prison in a racketeering case after the musician pleaded guilty to charges accusing him of joining and directing violence by the gang known as the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods.
Early Release from Prison
In April 2020, Tekashi 6ix9ine was freed months early from his prison sentence after complaining that his ailments made him particularly susceptible to the coronavirus, which was spreading through the nation’s jails and prisons.
Judge’s Reaction to the Deal
Engelmayer, expressing dismay at the artist’s apparent failure to follow the rules, noted at a hearing last month that he had granted compassionate release to him during the coronavirus crisis. The rapper apologized and told the judge he was "not a bad person."
Conclusion
Tekashi 6ix9ine’s deal with federal prosecutors brings an end to his current jail stint, but it also serves as a reminder of the importance of following the rules and adhering to the terms of one’s probation.
FAQs
Q: What is the length of Tekashi 6ix9ine’s sentence?
A: The rapper will serve a month in jail, followed by a month of home incarceration, a month of home detention, and a month of curfew.
Q: What is the reason for Tekashi 6ix9ine’s arrest?
A: He was arrested for violating the terms of his release, including failing to obtain permission in advance to travel and failing drug tests.
Q: What was Tekashi 6ix9ine convicted of in 2019?
A: He was convicted of joining and directing violence by the gang known as the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods.
Q: When was Tekashi 6ix9ine released from prison?
A: He was released in April 2020, after complaining that his ailments made him particularly susceptible to the coronavirus.
