Atlanta, GA 9/22/2007 12:04:48 AM
News / Music

Snoop Dogg escapes prison sentence for felony

Snoop Dogg won’t have to serve a prison sentence for a felony charge of possession of a dangerous weapon. The rap star, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, was caught with a collapsible baton in his luggage at an Orange County airport in 2006.

Broadus pleaded guilty to the felony charge, but escaped a prison sentence. He was given 160 hours of community service and three years probation. He is also required to make a $10,000 donation to Right Trak charity.

 

“We are very pleased with the outcome. Dogg’s goal is to make music, not make court appearances,” said the rappers lawyer. “He wants to get on with his life. He will continue his music and filming and performing.”

 

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