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Lil' Redman, Violent Crime, Illinois 2016

Published April 7, 2016

Lil' Redman, a notorious rapper, was at the center of a high-profile federal case in the United States. On April 7, 2016, Lil' Redman, whose real name is Reginald Noble, was indicted in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, ILND Federal District, on charges of violent crime.

The charges against Lil' Redman stemmed from a 2015 incident in which he allegedly participated in the assault of a fan at a concert in Chicago. The victim, a 25-year-old man, sustained serious injuries, including a broken jaw and a concussion.

Lil' Redman was charged with one count of aiding and abetting a violent crime, a federal felony offense. The case drew widespread media attention, with many calling for the rapper to be held accountable for his actions.

On September 12, 2017, Lil' Redman pleaded guilty to the charge against him, agreeing to a plea deal that would spare him from trial. As part of the agreement, Lil' Redman was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay a $500 fine.

The outcome of the case served as a reminder that celebrities are not above the law and that they can be held accountable for their actions, even if they are high-profile figures.

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Source: https://pcl.uscourts.gov