Former No Limit rapper Mystikal has requested another bond as he awaits trial for an alleged rape that took place at his Ascension Parish home in Louisiana, WBRZ reports. The multiplatinum rapper’s legal team presented several motions on Monday (Oct. 17), including the enlistment of forensic experts to assist with his defense. Mystikal, 52, has remained in jail without bond since July when the alleged incident occurred.
“Some of the most important data in this case is trapped in a mobile phone and social media providers,” Mystikal’s attorney, Joel Pearce, said in statement obtained by AllHipHop. “I immediately contacted Garrett Discovery to formulate a plan to capture the data so that justice can be served.”
Andrew Garrett, chief executive officer of Garrett Discovery, said, “Mystikal has been charged with serious crimes and our experts will be analyzing the digital evidence to inform counsel and the client as the facts in the case.”
He added, “Law enforcement and prosecutors have the ability to search homes, arrest and jail those whom they feel are guilty. This comes with a great responsibility, but unfortunately, with high caseloads and mounting pressure, we often see cases that are not well developed or have come to the wrong conclusion. Attorney Pierce’s relentless pursuit of the truth will leave no stone unturned.”
Most famously known for singles, “Shake Ya A**” and “Danger,” Mystikal (born Michal Taylor Jr.) was indicted by a grand jury on sexual assault charges in early September.
His alleged unnamed victim (who also shares a child with him) was an acquaintance who was visiting his home in Prairieville, La. After being accused of taking $100 cash from him, the woman was physically attacked. Mystikal allegedly punched the victim, pulled her hair and took her car keys and phone to keep her from leaving.
The victim also told police that she tried to help Mystikal find the money — and in the midst of the search — she discovered a white “crystalline substance” in his dresser. The victim then alleged Mystikal prayed with her and splashed her with rubbing alcohol to cleanse her “bad spirits.” Afterwards, she alleged that he forced her onto a bed and raped her. The woman eventually escaped and went to the hospital and called the police.
As previously reported, Xanax, heroin, and marijuana were later discovered at Mystikal’s residence by police officers. Authorities also found the woman’s hair and a broken fingernail in his home. As a result of the discovered drugs, Mystikal was given an additional five charges, including possession of schedule II amphetamine, possession of schedule IV controlled dangerous substance, two counts of possession of schedule I controlled dangerous substance, and drug paraphernalia.
However, his lawyer pushed back on those accusations. “My client doesn’t even do drugs, so he has absolutely no idea what they were talking about,” Pearce told the Associated Press.
“It’s an indictment,” Pearce also said in September following additional drug accusations. “It means nothing. We look forward to our day in court.”
In 2004, Mystikal was sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual battery. He, along with his bodyguards, allegedly forced a hairstylist to perform oral sex on all of them. The assault was reportedly an alternative for not turning her into authorities for cashing $80,000 worth of unauthorized checks from the rapper’s bank account.
Upon his release in 2010, the New Orleans native was registered as a sex offender in La. Two years later, he was back behind bars following a domestic abuse battery charge and a probation violation. He was charged again in August 2017 for alleged rape and sexual assault against a woman at a Shreveport casino. He was held on a $3,000,000 bail, but charges were eventually dropped due to lack of evidence.
Mystikal has remained behind bars since being arrested on July 31. He was initially booked and charged with three misdemeanors: false imprisonment, criminal damage to property worth less than $1,000, and prohibited acts of drug paraphernalia. If convicted of his heinous crimes, the rapper — who is already a lifetime registered sex offender — could face up to life in prison.
A judge is expected to rule on his request for bond at the next court hearing, scheduled for Nov. 21.
Talib Kweli has called out Kanye West for taking advantage of N.O.R.E. On Wednesday (Oct. 19), Kweli reposted Ye’s Daily Mail rant to Instagram and criticized him for heading to Drink Champs to push his political ideals. “Kanye West bro, you not a good friend to N.O.R.E stop the [cap],” he wrote about Ye in his caption. “You called N.O.R.E because he the only one who would let you come […]
After setting a new NBA record, Damian Lillard has been issued a drug test after his dazzling 71-point performance. The professional basketball league subjected the Weber State University alum to a blood test to find performance-enhancement drugs, which displeased the star player. “I was like, ‘Are y’all serious?’” the […]
Artist Name: Buckz! Chicago, IL 23-year-old upcoming artist from the Southside of Chicago. Instagram: grtbuckz New Release: Play 4 Keeps View this post on Instagram A post shared by @grtbuckz
Hey Everyone Fans & Friends of The Heavy Hitter DJ Kam, Our favorite Heavy Hitter Need’s Your Support over the year’s DJ Kam has rocked the airwaves of Phildelphia Radio, Satellite Radio and Digital Radio across the country. Today he can be heard on FreeAgentRadio’s “The DJ Kam Show” […]
Future’s One Big Party Tour continued in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday (Jan. 13) and certainly lived up to the billing. The 39-year-old artist delivered his seismic set of classic records from the last 12 years but also treated fans to some exciting special guests. Fellow Atlanta legend T.I. joined the […]
John Legend has announced plans to launch his own body and skincare brand, which is geared toward consumers with deeply melanated skin. The brand, which is called Loved01, is unisex and will launch on Feb. 1 in 2,000 CVS stores and online. It will then become available in 500 Walmart […]
Chris Brown has extended his lead over Elvis Presley as the male singer with the most Gold-certified singles in music history. Last Thursday (Jan. 5), the 33-year-old crooner earned his 56th Gold single with his latest hit “Call Me Every Day” from his studio album Breezy, giving him two more […]
LISA MARIE PRESLEY, singer-songwriter and daughter of ELVIS and PRISCILLA PRESLEY, has died at the age of 54. “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter LISA MARIE has left us,” PRISCILLA confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE tonight. “She was […]
The NAACP Image Awards has unveiled its stacked list of 2023 nominees. ABC and Netflix lead the way with 28 and 15 nominations, respectively, while Black Panther: Wakanda Forever becomes the film with the most nominations in the motion picture categories. The Golden Globe-winning hit comedy, Abbott Elementary earned nine […]
Rotimi recently revisited the topic of leaving his 2017 record deal with G-Unit. To clear up any speculations, the actor-singer explained that leaving Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s imprint was his own decision and that it was “all love.” As Rotimi is best known for his role as Dre in 50’s […]
NYPD are on the search for a Brooklyn man who allegedly broke through the glass door of an eatery before slashing his ex-girlfriend with a knife. Rakien Figueroa is accused of showing up to the victim’s job around 7:50 a.m. on Tuesday morning (Jan. 10) and carrying out the violent […]
Post comments (0)