T.I. Guilty Plea

Guide Note:Rapper, T.I., plead guilty on Thursday, March 27, 2008, to federal weapons charges and spend a year in prison. The rapper was arrested in October of 2007 for attempting to buy machine guns with cash and not registering them as required by law. T.I., aka Clifford Harris, was expected to be sentenced to 1,500 hours of community service going around the country talking to youth groups, followed by a 12 months prison term. His prison term could reportedly be increased or reduced, depending on whether or not he fulfills the terms of the deal and whether or not he displays good behavior.

Fast Facts:

1. American rapper, songwriter, actor, philanthropist, and executive producer
2. Birthname: Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr
3. Born: September 25, 1980
4. Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia
5. Known for his rapid-fire delivery of lyrics

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T.I. Guilty Plea News

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• Associated Press: T.I. to Enter Plea in Weapons Case (March 27, 2008)
  • Associated Press reports: He was charged with possession of unregistered machine guns and silencers, as well as possession of firearms by a convicted felon. He faced a maximum of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each count.

• TMZ: T.I. To Bring Out A Guilty Plea (March 27, 2008)
  • TZM reports: Sources tell the AP the 27-year-old singer, whose real name is Clifford Harris, was expected to be sentenced to 1,500 hours of community service (wow- that's a lot), followed by about 12 months in prison.

• MTV: T.I. Expected To Plead Guilty On Weapons Charges, Faces A Year In Jail... (March 27, 2008)
  • MTV reports: According to the AP, T.I.'s prison term could be increased or reduced, depending on his fulfillment of the terms of the deal. He could also serve less time for good behavior.

• MSNBC: T.I. expected to plead guilty to weapons charges (March 27, 2008)
• FOXNews: Rapper T.I. Expected to Plead Guilty to Federal Weapons Charges (March 27, 2008)
• Sohh.com: BREAKING NEWS: TI Is Going To Prison!! (March 27, 2008)
• 11Alive.com (Atlanta): Rapper T.I. to Plead Guilty Today (March 27, 2008)
• Six Shot.com: Update: T.I. Expected To Plead Guilty To Gun Charges (March 27, 2008)
• TMZ.com: T.I. Pleads Guilty -- Going to the Slammer (March 27, 2008)
  • TMZ.com reported: Rapper T.I. has just plead guilty to federal weapons possession charges -- and will spend one year behind bars!T.I., real name Clifford Harris, will begin his sentence after completing at least 1,000 hours of community service -- talking to kids about the dangers of drugs, gangs and guns.

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