A judge must decide whether to hear arguments in the “Young Boy Never Broke Again” gun case or wait for the high court’s ruling on the case.
Judge to decide to dismiss NBA YoungBoy’s federal gun case
According to court documents obtained by XXL, NBA YoungBoy’s attorney Drew Findling filed a brief with the Middle District of Louisiana on Monday (August 5) on behalf of the rapper. Findling argued in the brief that other cases pending in the 5th Circuit and Supreme Court will provide more insight into the rapper’s right to own a gun despite his felony conviction for a 2016 drive-by shooting. .
In his brief, Findling asked Judge Shirley Dick to delay the dismissal hearing in the YB case until the outcome of two cases, United States v. Colette and Garland v. Ranch. Findling believes the two Supreme Court cases directly address the issue of a blanket ban on felons possessing guns.
According to court records obtained by XXL, Findling is the only remaining attorney for NBA YoungBoy, formerly known as Kentrell Gaulden. The move comes after the Baton Rouge rapper changed his defense team last month and fired all new attorneys last week.
Judge Dick’s ruling remains uncertain after Findling filed his brief.
XXL has reached out to Drew Findling for comment.
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NBA YoungBoy federal gun case explained
The NBA’s YoungBoy gun case stems from his arrest in September 2020, when he and several other men were accused of giving up guns while filming a music video in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Members of: Never Broke once again team up with Bottom Boy Guerrilla.
When officers searched their three vehicles at the scene, they found three grams of marijuana and a dose of hydrocodone in a clear bag inside one of the vehicles. After receiving a search warrant signed by a judge to search the remaining vehicles, police discovered numerous handguns and rifles, more marijuana, digital scales and Xanax. Seven guns, including one stolen from Texas, were also found in a nearby grassy area. Police said one of the guns allegedly belonged to YoungBoy.
In March 2021, NBA YoungBoy was indicted in U.S. District Court for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm not registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Records.
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NBA YoungBoy prescription drug fraud case
Back in May, NBA YoungBoy was released on bail after his April 16 arrest in connection with a prescription fraud ring, but was denied pretrial release.
During a May 9 hearing in Utah, the embattled rapper and his attorney decided to waive a preliminary hearing in exchange for a deal that would give him $100,000 bail. Utah First District Court Judge Spencer D. Walsh then ordered YB to stand trial on the charges against him.
NBA YoungBoy faces charges including identity theft, forgery, obtaining or attempting to obtain a drug prescription, possession of other controlled substances, possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person and a pattern of unlawful activity.
According to police, YB allegedly impersonated a medical professional to solicit prescriptions using the unsuspecting victim’s real name and date of birth. His associates would then allegedly retrieve the drugs from nearby pharmacies.
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