Holdin' Down The Culture
The judge sentenced 6ix9ine to two years in prison in addition to being placed under 5 years of supervision by the state following his release, in addition to 300 hours of community service. Catch the judge’s statement below.
Judge Engelmayer: Your cooperation was courageous. The danger to you is multiplied by your music career, which I understand you intend to continue. The fact that you are unusually recognizable does not help you. pic.twitter.com/nFLLgdg39E
— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) December 18, 2019
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Judge Engelmayer: You met with the government 26 times, reviewing social media messages and decoding them. Your cooperation enabled the government to take down a violent gang, beyond the six including you named in the initial indictment.
— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) December 18, 2019
Judge Engelmayer: You testified at the trial this fall, I saw you staining to make sure you were measuring your words right. You testified in harsh glare of nationwide publicity. There were two other cooperators. But you squarely implicated the two defendants
— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) December 18, 2019
Note: the word cathartic means providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
Judge Engelmayer: I have no doubt that the process of cooperation has for you been cathartic.
For all these reasons you deserve a very substantial reduction, & you will receive you. I followed some of the commentary during the trial, I took much of it in good fun— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) December 18, 2019
The judge goes on to state that that 6ix9ine is basically world-famous for snitching.
Judge Engelmayer: You are world famous for cooperating. No gang will want to work with you. Everything I've seen suggests to me this has been a searing experience for you. You have squandered 13 months so far…
— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) December 18, 2019
The judge goes on to seemingly praise 6ix9ine.
Judge Engelmayer: I do not expect you to be tempted to commit violence again. If you do, I am the judge in your case. And your economic self interest. You have struck a lucrative deal. The situation is unusual. You are very fortunate. You will land on your feet.
— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) December 18, 2019
Judge Engelmayer: So far your story appears to prove that there is no such thing as bad publicity… In the end my judgment is that 13 months is not enough. I've considered other 5k sentences, in gang violence. 13 months is outside the mainstream.
— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) December 18, 2019
Judge Engelmayer: Mr Hernandez, if you expected to be released today, you will be disappointed. But you were wise to cooperate. Your cooperation will result in years more liberty.
— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) December 18, 2019
The judge sentenced 6ix9ine to two years in prison in addition to being placed under 5 years of supervision by the state following his release.
Judge Engelmayer: Mr Hernandez, please rise. It is the judgment of the court you are to serve a term of 24 months in prison, with five years of supervised release.
— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) December 18, 2019
Judge Engelmayer: I impose 300 hours of community service when you get out, and a fine of $35,000. Mr Hernandez, the worst part is over. There is a great deal to be admired about you. You're learned a hard lesson here. I wish you very very well. We are adjourned.
— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) December 18, 2019
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