by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack
SDNY COURTHOUSE, Oct 29 – Rapper Daniel Hernandez a/k/a Tekashi #6ix9ine, still on probation after sentencing as a cooperator in the Nine Trey gang case, was ordered detained on alleged violations of supervised release on October 29 by U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Judge Paul A. Engelmayer. Inner City Press was there, from the thread (when he spoke for himself)
#6ix9ine: Yes. First I want to apologize for arriving late this morning. I don't live in NY, I live in Florida. I woke up late. I was released on April 2, 2020, I've been on Probation since Judge: Move away from the microphone, I'd think you'd understand that
#6ix9ine: I know my counsel told me not to speak. But the truth stays the same. I've sat with AUSA Rebold many times, you're my judge, I know how strict you are, my goal is not to be in front of you ever. You are a smart person, I can't lie to you
#6ix9ine: I'm not a piece of, uh, I'm not a bad person. I apologize. I'm coming down to my last six months on probation. In the last six months, why would I mess up now? My case was transferred to Florida a couple of months ago. There system is different
#6ix9ine: Their system is different, more strict. The thing about September 7 - Judge: I advise you not to talk about that #
6ix9ine: I performed at the T-Mobile Arena, I thought I had permission, I posted it. I didn't get a text back. I'm human. I have that system #6ix9ine: I tested positive for marijuana- Judge: You were told to get permission two weeks in advance.
#6ix9ine: My system with SDNY, Manhattan, was different. I'm owning up. I performed in front of 20,000 people. I know technically it's wrong. #6ix9ine: My life for the last four years, it's been bad, bro. I've been jumped at the gym for cooperating. I have this for life. I'm human, bro... Judge: Mr. Hernandez, anything further?
#6ix9ine: Yes. Freedom is everything to me. #6ix9ine: Adderall has meth in it. It's just a mistake. Judge: You didn't show up for drug testing. I'm not requiring you to answer that
#6ix9ine: Aug 27, I was tested positive. So every Wednesday, a drug test. You take a piss test, I said, that's a lie. #6ix9ine: When my hair test came back OK, I thought, it's a win, no more testing. Judge: Your testimony is you thought you had the right?
#6ix9ine: Yes. It was just a misunderstanding. I thought-
Judge: I'll be interested in that on Nov 12. I can't resolve it now. Another court directed you not to leave the country, you left. You can call that court corrupt, and that country corrupt, but you left. I'll see you in two weeks. Adjourned.
The case is still USA v. Jones, et al., 1:18-cr-834 (Engelmayer)
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