Fetty Wap’s lawyers have cited the pandemic as one of the alleged origins of the rapper’s “cross-strait drug distribution organization,” which led to his October 2021 indictment on federal drug conspiracy charges. catch.
Although the New Jersey-born Willie Junior Maxwell II pleaded guilty in August 2022 to conspiracy to distribute and possess a controlled substance, his legal representatives have begun imposing a mandatory minimum sentence of five years for them instead of what prosecutors suggested 87 to 108 months in prison.According to a memo filed by his attorney, Elizabeth Macedonio, on May 17 and issued by XXLNew Jersey native’s involvement in “instant crime” stemmed from “depression” and “financial obligations” exacerbated by the onset of COVID-19.
Macedonio said, “around 2020, with the onset of the global pandemic, things began to change for Mr. Maxwell. There were no performance opportunities and income was severely limited.” series setback, and shared that, “He’s being personally sued, is in the process of getting divorced, and is involved with a tour manager who stole from him,” while further adding that he “lost his grandparents and several others close to him “.
“Depression and panic set in,” the statement continued. “As previously stated, Mr Maxwell took immense pride in his ability to raise children and support other family members. He was described as a delightful person, someone who derived great satisfaction from caring for others. Suddenly, Feeling that life is going backwards, he is ashamed as he begins to struggle to maintain the lifestyle he has created for so many. His judgment is impaired. In the spring of 2020, Mr. Maxwell, desperate to meet his financial obligations, rolls Into a few months of instant crime.
TMZ The full suite of legal documents filed on behalf of the rapper reportedly includes letters from family and friends affirming his inclination to support them financially. Meanwhile, Breon Peace of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York argued that the rapper “has and will continue to use his fame, massive platform and influence to glorify the drug trade.”
The “Trap Queen” rapper is next due to appear in court on May 24.