French rapper MHD sentenced to 12 years for murder
nme.comBBC News, Loic K was knocked down by MHD’s Mercedes, then beaten and stabbed to death by a crowd of about 12 people. Previously, the incident was reported as a fight between rival gangs from the 10th and 19th arrondissements.The rapper pleaded not guilty to the charges and told the court in Paris via AFP: “From the beginning, I have maintained my innocence in this case and I will continue to maintain my innocence.”The court heard that he denied being at the scene, arguing that the case against him was based on rumours.But a local resident filmed the attack from his window and the Mercedes was identified as belonging to the rapper.Other witnesses also identified him by his haircut and a Puma jumper.The rapper was first arrested and imprisoned over the incident in January 2019.He was then released in the summer of 2020 after a year and a half in custody as the investigation continued, and released a new album.MHD is one of the most successful rappers in France with his self-titled 2016 debut and follow up ’19’, released in 2017, both reaching Top 3 positions in the country..
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