As tweeted by WHYY reporter Bobby Allyn:
Meek Mill's sentencing about to start, but unsure if there are other defendants on docket. Could be some delays before Meek @NewsWorksWHYY
— Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) February 5, 2016
Judge is confiscating our phones. No laptops this time either. Thus, no live-tweeting allowed.
— Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) February 5, 2016
Judge imposes house arrest on Meek Mill, then 6 years on probation. He turns himself in March 1. "This could've over long ago," judge says
— Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) February 5, 2016
Meek Mill will have ankle monitor for 90 days, during which time he can't work, judge says. He can do homeless charity work during that time
— Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) February 5, 2016
Meek's attorney argued that prison time would "decapitate" his career. He'd be released back on the streets and jobless, attorney said.
— Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) February 5, 2016
Before sentencing, Meek donated to Flint, handed out hoagies to the homeless and did arts and crafts with veterans,
— Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) February 5, 2016
"He's immature, judge," Meek's attorney said of his four probation violations. "But he's turned his life around."
— Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) February 5, 2016
Life coach Dyana Williams testified "I don't want to see another man, another person, go to jail," promising to talk to him around the clock
— Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) February 5, 2016
Judge currently talking to Meek and Minaj alone in her quarters. He can't make music in March, April and May. Then will be re-evaluated.
— Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) February 5, 2016
"@MeekMill's arrogance and ego" led to hearing today, prosecutor said. "We have a right to be upset…we were in a way played."
— Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) February 5, 2016
On the stand, Meek said "everything is riding on the line." He said money, success and his ego got the best of him early in his career.
— Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) February 5, 2016
Prosecutor said since 2009, Meek's had a "the rules don't apply to me" attitude, but he has shown improvement in past two months, she said.
— Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) February 5, 2016
Perspective: Prosecutors usually hear 50 violation of probation hearings a day. They call it the "rocket docket," but not Meek's.
— Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) February 5, 2016
"I don't want to be involved with anything unless it's gonna be for real," Kenny Gamble testified today. "I'm not coming back here again."
— Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) February 5, 2016
Meek's 90-day house arrest with an ankle monitor starts March 1. Until then, he can't travel outside of Philly area and can't make music.
— Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) February 5, 2016
After 90-day house arrest, judge will decide whether he can work. If he violates, judge will likely throw Meek in jail, prosecutor says.
— Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) February 5, 2016