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March 27, 2008

Remy Ma Found Guilty, Faces 25 Years in Prison

0803remyma.jpgLast year Grammy-nominated Bronx rapper Remy Ma got herself into some trouble when she allegedly shot a woman (Makeda Barnes-Joseph) who she thought stole $3,000 from her. This all occurred after the two, along with a large party, were enjoying a night at Pizza Bar in the Meatpacking District.

Since then she's been in and out of Rikers, and has been slapped with a $20 million lawsuit by Barnes-Joseph...but her problems just got bigger. Earlier this week her attorney Ivan Fisher admitted in closing arguments that his client did shoot "her friend"...but it was an accident! The gun simply went off while the two women struggled for Barnes-Joseph's purse. An admission that goes against everything Remy Ma has stated since the incident occurred last summer.

The Daily News reports that the jury has now spoken, and Remy Ma has been found guilty. She now faces up to 25 years in prison for first-degree assault and weapons charges. She was led out of the courtroom in handcuffs screaming, "Oh my god!" She is currently being held without bail until her April 23rd sentencing.

By Jen Carlson in News | Link | Comments (16) | Recommend this! (1) |
Tags: crime, guilty, Makeda Barnes-Joseph, Meatpacking District, Pizza Bar, rapper, Remy Ma, sentencing, shooting

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By
[1] | 03/27/08 02:33PM

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!

 
By
[2] | 03/27/08 02:34PM

see ya later, criminal.

 
By
[3] | 03/27/08 02:37PM

In the words of the Flight of the Conchords:

What a hilaaaarious misunderstanding!

 
By
[4] | 03/27/08 03:11PM

The only reason she was jailed is because she's black.

 
By
[5] | 03/27/08 03:24PM

"The only reason she was jailed is because she's black."

Really? Then how the hell did OJ go free?

 
By
[6] | 03/27/08 03:42PM

Um, I'm thinking that her attorney is fired...

 
By
[7] | 03/27/08 04:21PM

Ha Ha!

In my best Nelson Muntz voice...

GFR to this one, GFR....

 
By
[8] | 03/27/08 04:49PM

"She was led out of the courtroom in handcuffs screaming, "Oh my god!"

Whoa! You mean actions have consequences!?!

 
By
[9] | 03/27/08 05:09PM

stay classy, remy.

 
By
[10] | 03/27/08 05:26PM

Too funny. That attitude will get her far in prison.

 
By
[11] | 03/27/08 05:28PM

Next time don't call 1-800-LAWYERS for your legal representation.

 
By
[12] | 03/27/08 06:03PM

She'll be keepin' it real in the slammer. Good riddance to bad rubbish.

 
By
[13] | 03/27/08 06:09PM

"Fat thighs sink ships!"

 
By
[14] | 03/27/08 06:48PM

And now she has that ever important 'street cred'. Is it worth it Remy, let me know in 25 years!!

 
By
[15] | 03/27/08 10:48PM

I think she'd be good - from the neck up....

 
By
[16] | 03/28/08 12:14AM

haha

 
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