Meek Mill now off probation and officially a free man after 2008 conviction is overturned granting him a new trial.
The Associated Press reports in a unanimous decision, three judges decided to vacate Meek Mill’s 2008 gun and drug conviction citing police corruption. Alongside the 2018 conviction, Meek Mill’s 2017 parole violation was also overturned. The 2017 #FreeMeek movement propelled by this time behind bars stemmed from a 2007 probation sentencing.
I’m not on probation right now…new label deal with jayz!!! Today was lit already ????????????????????????? “wtf GOD” you be acting a fool ????????
— Meek Mill (@MeekMill) July 24, 2019
“I’d like to thank the Pennsylvania Superior Court judges for their wisdom and transparency in reviewing my case, unanimously overturning my conviction and granting me a new trial. The past 11 years have been mentally and emotionally challenging, but I’m ecstatic that justice prevailed.” says Meek Mill in a statement to Billboard.
Meek Mill’s experience with the criminal justice system pushed the Philadelphia rapper to advocate for reform and change. The documentary “Free Meek” premieres on Amazon, August 9.
