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T.I.’s Bond Request For $2.2M Postponed
Monday, October 22, 2007 By: Kenny Rodriguez
A federal judge postponed a court request from T.I.’s lawyers on Friday, who proposed a $2.2 million bond and monitored home confinement for the rapper while he awaits trial on weapons charges.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Alan Baverman said he will reserve his ruling on the bond request until Friday, Oct. 26.
If released on bond T.I., born Clifford Harris, would be placed under house arrest, and forced to surrender his passport and right to drive, as well as submit to random searches and drug tests.
Several record company executives, including some from Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group, were seated in the courtroom. According to reports, they offered a signature bond of $1 million on Harris’ behalf.
Prosecutors countered against the bond request and insisted Harris poses a flight risk and danger to the community – citing his criminal record and the fact he was arrested while allegedly trying to buy unregistered machine guns and silencers.
Harris was indicted by a federal grand jury on Wednesday, Oct. 17, on weapons charges, including possession of machine guns.
His indictment followed his arrest on Saturday, Oct, 13, for allegedly possessing three unregistered machine guns and silencers and for being a convicted felon in possession of firearms.
If convicted, Harris may face a combined 20 years in prison and a $500,000 fine for both counts.
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