Recording studio where meek mill has worked on his latest records. The philadelphiaborn rapper has spent nearly his adult life on probation. Ive been in and out of court with meek since he was 19. Reporter his uncle sat down with us ahead of todays rally and wants people to know why family and friends and celebrities are fighting his prison sentence. He was 19 years old. Hes going on 30. Reporter in 2007 he was originally charged with 19 crimes and a gun charge remained. Violations extended his probation and one such violation, he told nbc 10 in 2014 he was driving a car with too dark of a tint on his windows but credited the philadelphia judge for giving him a Second Chance. She basically said was going to give me a Second Chance reporter a violation landed him back in court and the judge sent him to jail for two to four years. Calls today for the sentence to be overturned and the rapper freed from jail. Back out here live now, the rally is just beginning. Many say they want to bring
Given because hes a celebrity. He was charged with drug and gun possession in 2007 but violations like driving a car with windows tinted too dark landed him in court. A fight with a fan in an airport is another infraction and the latest case came after meek mill pled guilty to recklessly riding a bike in new york city. The judge sentenced him to jail for two to four years. I think 12 years of holding on to the same case is and for what hes given back to the community. Reporter locals say since he became a famous artist, he has given back. Hes a good person. He does a lot for the community. Reporter the rapper has visited neighborhoods hit by tragedies and local group homes. The cause outside today are for the judges removal and for the rapper to be released. Free meek mill try another option some say if punishment or reform was the cause here, he could serve rather than going to jail. Thats what they are calling for, criminal Justice Reform all around. Reporting live in center city, de
Handed drink after drink. No one called First Responders until about 12 hours after he fell down the stairs. The 19yearold sophomore suffered a fractured skull, a shattered spleen before he died. His father was choking back tears as he blamed the fraternity for his death. Were making Holiday Plans without or son tim because of your actions. If you did not commit the acts you did, we would not be here today and we would be anxiously awaiting tims return home for thanksgiving break on friday. And as ive mentioned, a total of 17 frat brothers are now facing charges with some facing involuntary and hazing charges. All of the frat brothers who are accused and are denying all of those charges against them. Live in the breaking news center, keith jones, nbc 10 news. All right, keith. You can read more about the new charges and what the d. A. Says was exposed in the Surveillance Footage right now on the nbc 10 app. Turning now to the weather stay dry as they should be. This is walnut street in
Philadelphia city councilman is now under arrest. What david oh is telling us about the man he says delivered the blows just days ago. Good evening, im natasha brown. Thank you so much for joining us. We begin tonight with the developing story about this toddler shot and killed on the 2900 block of bethel road in Chester Township Delaware County and that is where we find Eyewitness News reporter alycia nieves. Reporter authorities confirm a threeyearold boy died from a gunshot wound here Police Actually just cleared the scene a few minutes ago leaving with evidence bags. Inside one of those evidence bags were told a 9millimeter gun, the gun in that fatally wounded the threeyearold boy inside this home and this obviously a developing story. Ill tell was we know right now. Police were called to the home around 3 30 this afternoon the corner of green street and bethel road. The call came in as a child shot. Police were on scene within minutes and so were ambulances. An ambulance remained
London attacked. More terror in the uk less than two weeks after the bombing in manchester. We have the latest from London Bridge and a market nearby. Also a toddler in Delaware County is shot and killed. What grieving family members are telling us about the terrible tragedy as they work to try to find out exactly how it happened. We do continue to follow breaking news out of london tonight first though. Good evening everyone, im natasha brown. A violent and chaotic night played out in the central part of the city there. Police Just Announced six people were killed and officers shot and killed three attackers. Witnesses say a van fluid a number of people at the iconic London Bridge. This was the scene at the nearby Borough Market area. Get back and keep moving. Police say multiple people were stabbed by a man witnesses say had a massive knife. The latest from Wendy Gillette in new york. Reporter heavily armed police went block by block clearing streets nearly an hour after witnesses sa