BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The rapper Mystikal, who received multiple Grammy nominations in the early 2000s, pleaded guilty Tuesday to raping a woman at his
BATON ROUGE, La. — The rapper Mystikal, who received multiple Grammy nominations in the early 2000s, pleaded guilty Tuesday to raping a woman at his Louisiana home nearly four years ago, according to court records.
The 55-year-old performer, whose given name is Michael Lawrence Tyler, pleaded guilty to third-degree rape in an Ascension Parish courtroom, records show.Tyler faces up to 25 years in jail without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence. He is scheduled to be sentenced on June 15. The rapper has been held without bond at the Ascension Parish Jail since 2022, when he was arrested for allegedly raping and choking a woman at his home in Prairieville, about 18 miles from Baton Rouge. The New Orleans-native rose to national recognition in the 1990s and is known for his 2000 hit “Shake Ya A,” which was nominated for a Grammy in the best rap solo performance category. In 2003, he pleaded guilty to sexual battery and sentenced to six years in prison. That same year he was nominated for two Grammy awards; Best rap album for “Tarantula” and best male rap solo performance for his single “Bouncin’ Back .” The 55-year-old performer, whose given name is Michael Lawrence Tyler, pleaded guilty to third-degree rape in an Ascension Parish NEW YORK — JPMorgan Chase said Wednesday that will start building wealth advising services that help athletes who come into money as a result of their talents make that money work for them a long time. The initiative is not aimed just at ultrawealthy athletes of legend. The initiative is aimed at athletes across NEW YORK — A New York City police officer who works security at the mayor’s residence and City Hall has been suspended after the department says he shot a man in the head while off duty, police said Wednesday. Police said the shooting happened around 9 p.m. Monday in the Bronx after the officer PROVIDENCE, R.I. — When Colin Dorgan takes the ice Wednesday to compete in the Rhode Island Division 2 boys’ state championship, three seats will be noticeably empty in the crowded arena. The high school senior’s mother, brother and grandfather should be there to celebrate one of the most exciting moments in his hockey career, DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — President Donald Trump paid his respects at a military base in Delaware where the remains of six U.S. service members were returned to their families. The solemn ceremony, known as a dignified transfer, marked the second time the president has attended the ritual since the start of the HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania regulators asked an administrative law judge on Wednesday to make a gas utility pay $2.6 million in civil penalties for a chocolate factory explosion three years ago that killed seven workers and sent flames shooting into the air. The Public Utility Commission filed a formal complaint against the UGI Utilities Chrystal Ortega's tireless dedication recently earned her the WSECU Community Champions Award and a $1,000 grant to further the mission.When Shawn Tibbitts opened Tibbitts FernHill, he was just trying to survive. The small Tacoma restaurant has since earned culinary awards and praise.Wilcox Family Farms is continuing its cherished holiday tradition of giving back by donating nearly one million eggs to food banks across the South Sound region this season.Matthew Ballantyne has transformed that early awareness into action, embodying the organization's mission:"No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town."Discover Kitsap County’s creative soul: Where Nordic charm meets gothic gardens and ancient traditions thrive Kitsap County is full of wonderfully weird, authentically artsy, and unexpectedly magical corners that make visitors become locals and locals never want to leave.
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