Safaree Samuels's Robbery Suspect Takes Plea Deal

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Safaree Samuels
He avoided a lengthy sentence.

In early 2018, Safaree Samuels was caught off guard and robbed at gunpoint. Surveillance footage showing the frightening moment was released and on it, viewers can see the Love & Hip Hop New York star at his vehicle before two people approach him, brandish, a weapon, and pilfer through his pockets for cash and jewels. Safaree reportedly had $180K taken from him that day.

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It didn't take long for authorities to arrested three men in connection to the armed robbery: Carl Harry, Shawn Harewood, and Tacuma Ashman. It's reported that Harewood and Safaree knew each other and police assert that the attack was premeditated. Harewood and Ashman are lined up to go to trial this December, but Harry wanted to avoid the courtroom altogether. Harry faced 20 years in prison for his handful of charges, but he decided to cut a deal with prosecutors to dodge a lengthy prison sentence.

According to TMZ, the terms of Harry's deal is that he pleads guilty to a felony and in exchange, he serves 364 days in jail. Following his release, Harry will be on probation for five years, and his remaining six charges he was facing would be dropped. Safaree will have to wait to learn the fate of the other two men who were allegedly involved in his robbery. Check out the surveillance footage of the disturbing moment below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.