NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty to role in Utah prescription fraud ring, avoids jail time
As a follower who has witnessed the ups and downs of celebrities’ lives, I can’t help but feel a mix of emotions when it comes to NBA YoungBoy‘s recent court case. On one hand, it’s disheartening to see someone with such immense talent and potential facing legal troubles, especially for something as serious as fraud.
The rap artist NBA YoungBoy has escaped imprisonment, as he won’t be serving any jail time related to his involvement in a prolonged scam aimed at unlawfully obtaining prescription medications from various pharmacies in Utah for several months.
25-year-old hip-hop artist, known as Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, acknowledged his guilt in a plea bargain on multiple charges such as identity theft, forging documents, and illegal drug-related activities at a court hearing held in Logan County on Monday.
In the month of April, an affidavit was submitted by the Cache County Sheriff’s Office, identifying Gaulden as a key suspect in a case spanning from September 2023 to February 2024. This case revolved around pretending to be a medical professional to obtain controlled prescriptions for promethazine with codeine at pharmacies located in cities such as Hyrum, Logan, and Smithfield. Gaulden was apprehended on the 16th of April, facing over 40 charges which include identity theft, forgery, and attempting to acquire prescription drugs illegally.
On Monday, YoungBoy Never Broke Again (also known as Gaulden) admitted guilt for two third-degree felony charges of identity fraud, two third-degree felony charges of forgery, and six misdemeanor counts of unlawful pharmacy conduct. He agreed to a “no contest” plea bargain regarding the remaining accusations.
In Utah, Gaulden won’t serve jail time but instead will have to deal with reduced felony charges turned into Class A misdemeanors. He is also required to pay a $25,000 fine, as reported by KTVX-TV.
A legal representative for Gaulden did not immediately respond to The Times’ request for comment.
Judge Spencer D. Walsh granted a delay of imprisonment for the Grammy-nominated rapper known as “Need It”, who already faces 27 months in federal prison due to related charges from Weber County, Utah. Upon his release, Gaulden will be under federal supervision for a period of five years.
For the past three years, Gaulden had been confined at home under house arrest in Weber County. In March 2021, a federal grand jury accused him, charging him with illegal possession of an unregistered firearm and “ownership of firearms by a previously convicted felon,” both related to a case from 2020. The move of the rapper to Utah was part of an agreement in 2021, where his lawyers argued that relocating him to Utah would help keep YoungBoy out of legal trouble.
At the hearing on Monday, Walsh expressed that it was evident Gaulden possessed significant talent, and he strongly urged the musician not to squander his promising abilities.
As a movie buff, I wholeheartedly believe that after serving your prison sentence, you’ll find great success while on federal probation. This could pave the way for an exceptionally bright future where you can truly flourish in all facets of life. Wishing you nothing but the best, Mr. Gaulden.
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2024-11-19 22:31