March 17, 2005

Lil Kim Convicted of Perjury

Not surprising, given what I knew of the case. But sad, and so unnecessary.

Lil' Kim found guilty of lying to federal grand jury

Rap diva Lil' Kim was convicted Thursday of lying to a federal grand jury to protect friends involved in a shootout outside a radio station.

Lil' Kim and her assistant were both convicted of perjury and conspiracy but acquitted of obstruction of justice. They each face up to 20 years in prison; sentencing was set for June 24.

The 29-year-old former sidekick and mistress of the late Notorious B.I.G., known for her revealing outfits and raunchy raps, testified that she did not notice two close friends at the scene of the 2001 shootout — her manager, Damion Butler, and Suif "Gutta" Jackson. Both men have since pleaded guilty to gun charges.

The jury saw radio station security photos showing Butler opening a door for Lil' Kim. And witnesses Antoine "Banger" Spain and James "Lil' Cease" Lloyd, who once teamed with Lil' Kim in the group Junior M.A.F.I.A, testified that Butler and Jackson were at the station with her.

Both defendants shook their heads as the verdicts were delivered. Lil' Kim's supporters broke out in sobs. After the verdict, when asked whether she had any comment, Lil' Kim shook her head.

The shootout occurred outside WQHT, a.k.a. Hot 97, when Lil' Kim's entourage crossed paths with a rival rap group, Capone-N-Noreaga. One man was injured as more than two dozen rounds were fired on the sidewalk.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Cathy Seibel told jurors that the 4-foot-11 rapper, referred to throughout the trial by her real name, Kimberly Jones, had repeatedly lied to them, just as she did to the grand jury. "The testimony was preposterous. It was insulting. It was insulting to your intelligence. It was insulting to the judicial process," Seibel told jurors.



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Comments

this is very bad news for Junior Mafia. People hate them on every message board I go to.

Posted by: Hashim at March 17, 2005 08:23 PM

That's too bad, I think Junior Mafia is getting a bum deal on that.. I don't see how you could expect them to handle the situation any differently.

Posted by: Jay Smooth at March 17, 2005 08:41 PM

Maybe the audiences who buy into certain images contained in today's rap will understand that one has to be responsible for his or her actions. Kim and her assistant lied in a Federal case. Why would I literally put my livelyhood in the hands of witnesses? Yes, some people get away with lying, even murder; however, not everyone does, and that is that.

A video picture is worth a thousand words. What could Junior Mafia or Capone do? Get sent away for perjury too? Puhleeze!

If more individuals became their own persons instead of followers and co-defendants, then hip-hop would have less moments like this. I am in shock, although I am not surprised.

Posted by: bitter monk at March 17, 2005 11:33 PM

No one will call her a snitch.

Posted by: David at March 18, 2005 12:15 AM

HOW COME PEOPLE AREN'T MAD THAT THEY THREW OUT BIGGIES MURDER CASE LAST WEEK!!!

Posted by: The Sp1200 at March 18, 2005 12:15 AM

I agree with you Jay, I don't think they had much choice in the matter.

As for Kim, I just hope they they take it easy on the sentencing. I mean I totally understand what bitter monk is saying about taking responsibility for their actions. I'm big on that too. But I've lied about very similar situations before, so I understand where she was coming from too.

It's just a tough one.

Posted by: Jason Solis at March 18, 2005 12:08 PM

When people do stupid things they have no one to blame but theirselves. Lil Kim chose to continue with the lie, after everyone else admitted the truth, she chose to waste her own money on legal fees and the tac payers money. She could have just told the truth or when they where all in sink and EVERYONE ELSES story CHANGED along with video tapes she should have said she fell and hit her head, had a PMS mental moment SOMETHING, ANYTHING. Martha Stewart did the EXACT same thing, she could have returned the money and took a fine but instead SHE CHOSE to persist with the lie which landed her in jail, company lost 61 million, and she had to step down from her company. Only thing is, is Lil Kim built like Martha can and will she come out and be on top

Posted by: Tia at March 18, 2005 12:11 PM

My question is only this... Did Lil Kim say that she didn't see them or that she didn't notice them being there?

I know it seems like a little thing but if she had said "I didn't notice them being there.." she should have not been convicted. thats like saying you were on the 4 train this morning with 3 of your co-workers and one of them was walking in front of you, did you see them.

Doesn't matter, cause all anyone cares about is making someone else pay. IMO

Posted by: Belve at March 18, 2005 01:07 PM

Let us pray for Lil Kim and her family during this difficult time. Pray that she is given strength to get through this storm and come out on top. She made a mistake. I can't judge her. Many have done worse. It is not like her lie was covering up a murder.

Posted by: Tiffinie at March 18, 2005 09:03 PM

Sorry! I don't feel sorry for Lil Kim. She's bought into that bad girl image and is paying for it. I totally agree with Tia.

Posted by: riddum at March 19, 2005 12:23 AM

Pray for Lil Kim???? Are you serious? Pray for soldiers who's lives are on the line in Iraq. Pray for their anxious families. Pray for folks who don't know how they're going to pay their light bill. But Lil Kim? She put herself in this position, and she doesn't deserve any sympathy. Too many celebrities already think they're 'above the law' and this tackhead was no different. Besides, the fashion police would have arrested her eventually anyway. Let's hope in prison, no one decides to stick a pin in her implants. Her little behind will get blown away.

Posted by: Nikki at March 20, 2005 01:07 PM

Lil Kim deserves everything that is happening to her. She puts out that vibe & she gets it back 10fold now. Money, Power, Respect huh?!?!

Posted by: skilliosn at March 21, 2005 08:19 AM

All of this is crazy. The only thing I want to know is this. In a case where lawyers are invovled, they have to know everything before they go in the courtroom and win or make a fool of their client and get paid. What did the lawyer tell Lil' Kim to say. Everyone else said da truth. Someone got shafted w/ no lube. Just straight dry.

Posted by: J-Rich at March 21, 2005 01:46 PM

Not to sound ignorant or anything, but Li'l Kim is filthy and quite deserves what she's getting :)

Posted by: ahmed at March 21, 2005 04:28 PM

QUESTION, HOW MANY YEARS DO YOU THINK LIL KIM WIL GET WHEN SENTENCED IN JUNE. AND WHAT TYPE OF PRISON/JAIL WILL SHE HAVE TO SERVE HER TIME IN. (I.E. CAMP CUPCAKE, LIKE MARTHA STEWART?) I PERSONALLY THINK SHE WONT EVEN GET 5 YEARS, AND IT WILL BE AT SOME PLACE LIKE MARTHA WAS AT. BUT WE WILL SEE!

Posted by: lipz at March 22, 2005 01:20 AM

Once a extreme Lil'Kim fan, I find her and her image quite disgusting now. She is fake and phoney and apparently so is her personality. I do not feel sorry for her and hope she learns a leason.

Posted by: Ebony at March 23, 2005 03:36 AM

Fuck that tacky bitch -- she can suck my fucking dick. Lame ass, no talent moron. I hope a guard cums all over her face in the jailhouse.

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I'm real sorry you're in jail for something you didn't do but you did lie to the jury and that's a big offence.And for the record I use to be a big fan of yours and sill am.LOL.

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I DIDNT LIKE LIL KIM AT FIRST (IM A FAN OF FOXY THATS MY FUTURE WIFE (DIGG ME) BUT SHE KEPT HER MOUTH SHUT SO SHOUTOUT TO LIL KIM

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Posted by: ANDREA at May 4, 2006 11:44 AM

SIS IF THAT WAS YOUR CAR I DIDNT SEE IT UNTIL IT WAS PULLING AWAY. IF ANYWAY POSSIBLE ILL BE LOOKING OUT NEXT TIME. I HOPE YOU GOT THE LETTER. STAY STRONG AND IF I HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT WELL BE GETTING THIS MONEY IN A MAJOR WAY BEFORE YOU TOUCH. WE ARE FAMILY 4 LIFE.
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Posted by: DON BEACH at May 31, 2006 12:01 PM

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