By Canadian Press

Meek Mill’s conviction thrown out, granted new trial

Jul 24, 2019 | 10:28 AM

PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania appeals court has thrown out rapper Meek Mill’s decade-old conviction in a drug and gun case.

The unanimous three-judge opinion Wednesday grants the rapper born Robert Williams a new trial because of new evidence of alleged police corruption.

The Pennsylvania Superior Court also overturned the trial judge’s parole violation findings that sent the entertainer back to prison in 2017 for five months.

Prosecutors could choose to drop the case.

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s office has said it will not call the police officer who was the sole prosecution witness because of new doubts about his credibility.

Raiders AGM

Raiders impact on Prince Albert local economy continues to go up: AGM report

16h ago

Court proceedings

'The impact of this trauma will echo for generations': court case surrounding La Ronge woman's death reaches conclusion

Dec 11, 2024

Going Global

P.A.'s Zablocki named to Team Canada for U18 Women's World Championships

Dec 11, 2024

The Associated Press