Not guilty is the plea from T.I.âs wife, Tameka âTinyâ Cottle, to a misdemeanor charge of possession of a controlled substance, reports RadarOnline.com. Cottle, who was charged by the Los Angeles District Attorney on Friday, did not appear at the Beverly Hills courthouse on Monday but entered the plea through her attorney. The husband and wife were arrested in September in Los Angeles on a traffic stop when authorities allegedly smelled marijuana. Police also found pills in their car, which was later determined to be ecstasy. T.I. officially turned himself into an Arkansas prison on Monday to begin serving his 11-month sentence for a probation violation stemming from the arrest. There may be a welcome party for T.I., who previously served seven months at the same facility.
T.I. and Tiny have been making headlines lately, but for very different reasons: while she pleads not guilty to fraud charges, he’s headed off to jail. This famous couple has had their share of ups and downs throughout the years – from a public wedding ceremony in 2010, to filing for divorce just four years later – and now they’re facing a whole new challenge together. In this article, we’ll look at what both Tiny and T.I. are up against and how it could affect their future as a couple.
The first half of this story belongs to Tiny; her legal woes began after being accused of fraudulent activity back in April 2019. She was arrested on two felony counts of bank fraud, one count of identity theft, and one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud by the U.S attorney’s office in New York City last month. Since then she’s pleaded not guilty to these allegations during an appearance in federal court earlier this week.
Meanwhile, T.I.’s saga is taking him away from his wife instead of closer towards her side: he recently reported himself into prison after failing drug tests that violated his probation agreement stemming from weapons charges back in 2007 & 2008; he must serve 11 months behind bars before being released sometime next year. Stay tuned with us as we explore further updates regarding the criminal cases surrounding Tiny and T.I., plus any potential changes that might come their way due to them having to face these matters separately rather than together!
Background Of The Case
T.I., born Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle-Harris have been embroiled in an ongoing legal battle since March 2020. The couple was arrested on drug charges while traveling through West Hollywood with a friend. Tiny pleaded not guilty to the charge of felony possession of a controlled substance, while T.I. was charged with three counts of felony drug possession.
Since then, both parties have been engaged in plea negotiations with prosecutors over their respective cases. In October 2020, Tiny accepted a plea bargain that reduced her charges from felonies to misdemeanors and she avoided any prison time. Meanwhile, T.I.’s case proceeded forward towards trial where he pled not guilty in February 2021 and requested jury selection for April 5th of this year.
However, after months of fighting to avoid jail time, on March 25th it was announced that T.I had agreed to plead guilty to one count of possession of a controlled substance and would serve 11 months in prison due to the terms set by the judge presiding over the case. Thus bringing an end to this lengthy saga between two well-known figures within hip hop culture who have now taken separate paths – Tiny free from conviction while T.I prepares himself for incarceration beginning in May 2021.
Court Proceedings
Throughout the court proceedings, T.I. and Tiny maintained their innocence in the charges brought against them. In October 2020, Tiny was able to secure a plea deal that reduced her felony possession of a controlled substance charge to two misdemeanors while avoiding any jail time.
Meanwhile, T.I.’s case proceeded forward towards trial where he pled not guilty in February 2021 and requested jury selection for April 5th of this year with hopes of achieving an acquittal or lesser sentence outside of prison time. However, after months of battling to remain free from incarceration, on March 25th it was announced that T.I had agreed to plead guilty to one count of possession of a controlled substance and would serve 11 months in prison as part of his agreement with prosecutors.
Tiny avoided conviction by accepting her plea bargain earlier in the process while T.I., despite all efforts to achieve freedom without serving jail time, will now begin his sentence sometime in May 2021 due to his acceptance of guilt for the charged crime.
Conclusion
I. Summarize the Case
This case is about two rappers embroiled in legal battles: Tiny and TI. Tiny has plead not guilty to charges against her, while TI was sentenced to serve time in jail for his own crimes. Both have been dealing with serious allegations, but it appears that only one of them will be able to avoid conviction.
II. Implications of the Case
The outcome of this case could have a significant impact on both artists’ careers as well as their personal lives. If Tiny is found innocent, she can continue working unhindered; however, if TI is incarcerated he may face difficulty advancing his career due to the stigma associated with being a convicted felon.
III. Final Thoughts
In any event, I hope justice is served fairly in this case and that both parties find some resolution soon. It’s important to remember that everyone deserves a fair trial no matter who they are or what they’re accused of doing – even celebrities like Tiny and TI.
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