NBA YoungBoy Reaches Settlement In Utah Prescription Drug Fraud Ring Case

NBA YoungBoy Reaches Settlement In Utah Prescription Drug Fraud Ring Case

Lawyers for NBA YoungBoy were able to secure a nice deal for the jailed rapper.

According to reports, on Monday morning (Nov. 18), NBA YoungBoy, real name Kentrell Gaulden, pleaded guilty to his part in a large-scale prescription drug fraud ring. You may recall he was accused of running a scheme from his Utah residence in which fake prescriptions for promethazine and codeine were called into several pharmacies around the state.

 

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The “Outside Today” artist was initially looking at 46 charges. However, he ultimately pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree felony identity fraud, two counts of third-degree felony forgery and six counts of misdemeanor unlawful pharmacy conduct. In addition, he entered a “no contest” plea to the remaining charges and received a $25,000 fine.

As part of the plea deal, YoungBoy will not be asked to serve time in Utah State Prison. However, he will serve a “substantial” 27-month sentence in federal prison for related federal charges. After his federal sentence, he will be placed on five years (60 months) of federal probation.

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