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‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' Star Benzino Charged With Felony Drug Possession, Facing 15 Years In Prison
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Dec. 12 2018, Published 3:12 p.m. ET
Former Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star Benzino has is facing serious jail time after being charged with felony drug possession.
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According to reports, the 53-year-old was first arrested back in January 2017 after he was allegedly caught with THC oil gummies, 6 MDMA pills and less than an ounce of weed.
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The substances were found after cops obtained a search warrant and raided his Atlanta home. Reportedly the drugs were found in drawers and on kitchen counters.
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He was taken into custody but was later able to post his $12,000 bail.
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Though the former rapper’s legal team insisted that the search was illegal, a judge ruled the opposite.
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This Wednesday, Benzino and his legal team will learn whether or not his case is headed to trial. If found guilty, he faces up to 15 years in prison.
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