6ix9ine is pleading for mercy from a New York federal choose after admitting he violated his probation by possessing cocaine, MDMA, and moving into one other combat.

Attorney Lance Lazzaro urged Judge Paul Engelmayer to condemn the rapper to 6 months of house detention as a substitute of three months in jail.

Lazzaro argued that jail time could be “much more severe, difficult, and even dangerous” for his shopper because of his notoriety and historical past as a high-profile authorities cooperator.

The rapper’s plea comes after he confessed to a few violations of supervised launch tied to his 2019 racketeering conviction: possession of cocaine and MDMA, and a misdemeanor assault during a confrontation at a Florida mall.

His lawyer confused the medication have been present in small quantities—simply 0.0122 grams of cocaine and 5 MDMA drugs—and that “the complainant was the initial aggressor” through the altercation, which resulted in no severe accidents.

The letter additionally emphasised that 6ix9ine’s time behind bars is harsher than for many inmates as a result of he have to be saved in protecting isolation.

“Due to Mr. Hernandez’ classification, he always serves his jail time segregated and fully isolated from other inmates. As a result, Mr. Hernandez is given extremely limited social interaction with other inmates and very little time outside to get fresh air and exercise,” Lazzaro wrote.

6ix9ine’s latest troubles mark yet one more setback in his try and keep away from federal custody.

In July, prosecutors stated he admitted to preserving cocaine and MDMA at his Miami house, and likewise failed a number of drug checks, together with for methamphetamine.

6ix9ine was caught touring to Las Vegas with out courtroom approval and was concerned in a bodily altercation at a mall, additional breaking his launch phrases.

Prosecutors beforehand dropped two extra prices involving firearms and fentanyl for lack of proof, however his responsible plea on the remaining counts nonetheless positioned him in violation of his supervised launch.

This isn’t his first strike. In late 2024, he spent 45 days in jail for failed drug checks and journey violations earlier than being positioned beneath house confinement. Judge Engelmayer warned on the time that additional missteps may result in a five-year jail time period and lifelong supervision.

The federal sentencing tips suggest three to 9 months in jail for every violation, however the remaining resolution rests with Judge Engelmayer, who will resolve whether or not the embattled rapper will serve time or stay beneath home arrest.

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