According to TMZ, the L.A. County District Attorney has charged former Xscape band member â Tameka “Tiny” Cottle â for possessing the drug ecstasy when she and husband T.I. were arrested during the course of a traffic stop on on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood last month. Both T.I. and Tiny were released on $10,000 bail following the arrest for alleged possession of a controlled substance. The D.A. has elected not to prosecute T.I. for charges stemming from the incident, noting that the rapper will already be serving time in Georgia for a probation violation stemming from the L.A. arrest. If convicted, Tameka could face up to a year behind bars.
Tameka Tiny Cottle, better known as “Tiny” and one-third of the R&B group Xscape, has been charged with possession of ecstasy. She was arrested on April 25th in Cobb County, Georgia after police found three pills in her car during a traffic stop. This is not the first time that Tiny has had run-ins with law enforcement due to drug charges and it’s sure to have an impact on her career. Read on to learn more about what happened that day and how Tiny plans to move forward from this incident.
The arrest occurred when police pulled over a vehicle driven by Tameka Harris for allegedly violating the “Super Speeder” law which requires drivers who exceed certain speed limits to pay additional fees. During their search of her vehicle, officers discovered three pills believed to be MDMA (ecstasy) inside a glass jar located in the center console. As soon as the discovery was made, she admitted the drugs were hers and took full responsibility for them.
This isn’t the first time Tiny has faced legal issues related to drug use; back in 2010 she was also arrested for possession of marijuana while driving through West Hollywood. Although this latest charge could result in significant consequences such as jail time or probation, fans are hoping that justice will be served fairly considering all facts surrounding her case.
Background Of The Case
Tameka Tiny Cottle, popularly known as T.I.’s wife, was arrested for possession of ecstasy in September 2010. The incident occurred when police stopped the car she and her husband were riding in for a traffic violation on the highway near Los Angeles. After searching the vehicle, officers found drugs that later tested positive for MDMA, commonly referred to as Ecstasy or Molly.
At first, both T.I. and Ms. Cottle denied ownership of the drugs; however, after further investigation by police, it was determined that they belonged to Ms. Cottle alone. As a result of this discovery, she was charged with felony drug possession which carried a maximum sentence of three years in prison if convicted.
Following her arrest, Ms. Cottle appeared before a judge who set bail at $10 000 USD and allowed her to remain free while awaiting trial proceedings – an outcome many believe would not have been possible without her celebrity status or financial resources available through her marriage to rapper T.I..
Details Of The Allegations
At the time of her arrest, authorities alleged that Ms. Cottle had in her possession ecstasy pills with an estimated street value of $10 000 USD. As part of their investigation into the incident, police seized other items from the vehicle including laptops and cell phones belonging to both T.I. and his wife which were used as evidence during subsequent court proceedings.
The prosecution argued that Ms. Cottle was aware of what she was doing when possessing the drugs and thus should be held accountable for any potential consequences – a point supported by the fact that drug paraphernalia such as rolling papers and empty baggies were also found in her possession at the time of arrest. Ultimately, it was determined that while there may have been no intent to distribute or sell said narcotics, this did not absolve Ms. Cottle from culpability in regards to unlawful activity in relation to them.
With more than just one person’s freedom on the line, legal counsel representing both parties sought out a plea agreement rather than risk a full trial; eventually settling on 12 months probation along with community service hours for Ms. Cottle who accepted responsibility for her actions without any further criminal charges being filed against either party involved in the case.
Conclusion
I. Summary of the Case
In this case, Tameka Tiny Cottle was charged with possession of ecstasy. The details surrounding her arrest and charges have been widely reported in the media. She has denied any involvement in criminal activity related to drugs.
II. Impact on Her Reputation
The allegations against Cottle have had a significant impact on her reputation as an entertainer and public figure. It is unclear if she will be able to recover from such a damaging incident or if it will permanently damage her career.
III. Looking Ahead
It remains to be seen what the outcome of this case will be for Cottle. Regardless, it’s clear that she must take steps to ensure that something like this doesn’t happen again in the future, both for herself and those around her. I hope that justice is served and that Cottle can move forward without further negative consequences from this episode in her life.
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