French rapper MHD, whose actual identify is Mohamed Sylla, has been sentenced to 12 years in jail for his involvement within the homicide of a younger man named Loic Okay in Paris again in 2018.
A courtroom within the capital metropolis discovered 29-year-old MHD responsible of enjoying a job within the gang-related killing of 23-year-old Loic Okay. The tragic incident unfolded when Loic Okay was struck by MHD’s Mercedes and subsequently attacked and fatally stabbed by a bunch of round 12 people.
All through the trial, MHD, identified for his distinctive mix of entice and West African music known as “Afro trap,” constantly asserted his innocence. He advised the packed courtroom in Paris, “I have maintained my innocence in this case from the very beginning, and I will continue to do so.” He argued that the case in opposition to him was constructed on unfounded rumors and denied being current on the scene of the homicide.
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Nevertheless, proof introduced through the trial included a video recorded by a neighborhood resident from their window through the incident in the summertime of 2018. This video rapidly established that the automotive concerned belonged to MHD. Moreover, witnesses recognized him by his distinctive haircut and clothes.
Along with MHD’s conviction, 5 of his co-defendants acquired jail sentences starting from 10 to 18 years, whereas three others have been acquitted. It stays unsure whether or not these sentenced to jail plan to attraction.
MHD, who enjoys a considerable following on social media, beforehand labored as a pizza supply driver in Paris earlier than pursuing knowledgeable profession in music.