Spinabenz Found Not Guilty In Gun Possession Case: Report

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He dodged a potential 30 year sentence, but still faces charges for allegedly removing his ankle monitor.

Things weren't looking good for Spinabenz last month as reports stated that he couldn't afford an attorney in one of his two cases. The Florida rapper was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and later, more charges were added after he allegedly removed his ankle monitor.

This week, it was reported by First Coast News that Spinabenz, real name Noah Williams, was breathing easy, at least for the time being, after he was found not guilty on the gun charge. It's reported that he was looking at upwards of 30 years if found guilty—15 for the charge and doubled if a sentencing phase found that he was tied to gang activity.

Spinabenz was able to bond out of jail and is back home after spending three months in jail. Later this month, the rapper will return to court to face pre-trial hearings in the ankle monitor case.

Hip Hop has been overrun with news of rappers getting arrested, facing charges, or finding themselves tacked with years-long sentences. Young Thug and Gunna will learn their fates at the top of next year, Casanova has been jailed for nearly two years as his case moves forward, and Fetty Wap pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges that could put him behind bars for at least five years.

In Spinabenz's case, along with several others in the Hip Hop community, prosecutors attempted to use the rapper's lyrics against him. In the end, a jury didn't believe that the prosecution argued effectively.

Check out visual reports from the courtroom above and 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.