Rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years in prison for third-degree rape
Summary
Rapper Mystikal, whose real name is Michael Tyler, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for third-degree rape after pleading guilty. He faced other charges but accepted a deal that reduced his sentence from a possible life term.Key Facts
- Mystikal pleaded guilty to third-degree rape in March.
- He was originally charged with first-degree rape and other crimes like robbery and domestic abuse battery.
- The victim said Mystikal punched, choked, and raped her while holding her at his home in Louisiana.
- Mystikal tried to withdraw his guilty plea, claiming emotional pressure, but the court denied this request.
- He was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
- In 2004, Mystikal was sentenced to six years for sexual assault and extortion and had to register as a sex offender.
- He also faced charges and jail time in 2012 and 2017 related to abuse and rape but had some charges dropped.
- Mystikal is known for his 2000 hit song "Shake Ya Ass" and his album "Let’s Get Ready" which reached number one in the US.
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