Meek Mill Is Now A Free Man After Judge Was Ordered To Release Him On Bail
Meek Mill is finally released from jail on Tuesday after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered the rapper's release on "unsecured bail."
The highest court of Pennsylvania has granted the longtime clamor of the 30-year-old rapper for release from jail after being put behind bars in November for a case that stemmed from 10 years ago. Mill was sentenced to two to four years in prison for a violation during his probation by a judge.
Mill's his lawyer, Joseph Tacopina, believed his client was "unjustly convicted" and that he shouldn't have been put behind bars at all. Meanwhile, the rapper, whose real name is Robert Rihmeek Williams, was reportedly picked up by a helicopter owned by Michael Rubin, co-owner of 76ers and New Jersey Devils teams.
Rubin has been a staunch supporter of the accused during his time in prison. Later that day, the Twitter account of 76ers posted photos of Mill at the locker room, meeting some of the team while he's all smiles.
Gratitude
Meanwhile, Mill took to his Twitter to thank his many supporters in the battle. He referred to his jail time as a "nightmare" and said he wouldn't have survived those five months if it had not been for the prayers and visits he got.
The "Monster" artist also thanked the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office for their efforts in bringing justice to the table. As much as he is already released, Mill will stay occupied to plan with his counsel for the overturn of the case and, of course, to meet with his family and create music again.
"I understand that many people of color across the country don't have that luxury and I plan to use my platform to shine a light on those issues," Mill wrote.
Philadelphia is in hot waters for its treatment of minorities. In one instance, two black men got arrested basically for asking permission to use a bathroom at a Starbucks, which was caught on video and ignited a public uproar.
Grudge
Judge Genece Brinkley was heavily criticized for allegedly holding a grudge against Mill when she kept him behind bars. Last week, she was asked to release the man, but the judge didn't oblige to the request, saying she'll just set a hearing after two months.
Since he was sent to prison in November, supporters have flooded the internet and the streets, seeking for the release of Mill and questioning the sentencing. Several personalities have become vocal of their love for the rapper, including NBA star Julius Erving, who said in a protest that the "Save Me" hitmaker's sentence was too much. Rick Ross echoed the sentiment and even referred to the sentence as "bizarre."
