T.I., who pleaded not guilty (ha) in court today, might be free to walk out of jail next week. Well, that’s only if “free” equals house arrest and millions in (cash) bail money. The gun-happy rapper had his star-studded bond hearing today, and pending a judge’s approval of the bond conditions at a second hearing next week, he might be able to spend his time waiting for the trial at his Atlanta home. After authorities sweep it for contraband, of course.
The rapper - who was dressed in all black and bound in ankle shackles - had a team of high-powered attorneys backing him in court. Legal bigwigs Ed Garland along with long-time partner Don Samuel joined Steve Sadow and Dwight Thomas in defending the self-proclaimed King of the South.
And today, artists, industry heads, family and friends packed the courtroom in support of the king, including Young Jeezy
T.I.’s legal team offered $2.2 million in cash, plus $1.5 million in equity in property that he owns. In addition, Kevin Lyles, president of Warner Bros. Music Group and Lyor Cohen, president of Atlantic Records each offered up $100,000 of their own money.
Apparently, the courthouse was looking more like the TRL studio than a government building today. Oh, to be a rich and famous criminal!
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