NBA Youngboy Expected to Plead Guilty in Federal Weapons Case, Set for Transfer to Utah
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Rapper NBA Youngboy, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, is expected to enter a guilty plea in his federal weapons case, with the proceedings set to be transferred from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Utah. This development follows the recent filing of paperwork by his defense attorney, Drew Findling, who is representing the Baton Rouge native.
The case against NBA Youngboy stems from an incident in 2020, when Baton Rouge police responded to reports of individuals brandishing firearms during a music video shoot on Choctaw Drive. Gaulden, along with over a dozen others, was taken into custody during the raid. Authorities allege that the rapper was in possession of a 9 mm handgun and a .45-caliber Glock at the time of the arrest. Given his status as a convicted felon from a 2016 shootout, Gaulden is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms, making the charges particularly serious.
Initially, Gaulden faced two felony charges related to the incident, including possession of an unregistered firearm. However, the latter charge was dismissed in March, leaving the count of possession of firearms by a convicted felon as the primary charge. This case has seen multiple legal maneuvers, including a recent decision by Chief Judge Shelly Dick to delay proceedings as a higher court reviews whether a convicted felon’s Second Amendment rights can supersede current laws barring them from possessing firearms and ammunition.
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The decision to transfer the case to Utah appears to be a strategic move for both Gaulden and his legal team. Gaulden is currently facing several other criminal charges in Utah, including allegations of involvement in a large-scale prescription drug fraud ring that targeted multiple pharmacies across the state. These charges are being handled separately in Cache County and Weber County, with court dates set for August 29 and September 23, respectively.
Gaulden’s presence in Utah is the result of an earlier court decision allowing him to reside out of state while the Baton Rouge case progressed. However, once the federal case is transferred, NBA Youngboy must confirm his intention to proceed with the guilty plea. If he fails to do so, the case could be sent back to the Middle District of Louisiana.
Should Gaulden plead guilty, he faces severe penalties, including up to 10 years in prison, fines, and a period of supervised release. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the rapper’s career and personal life, as he navigates the legal challenges ahead.
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