Big Freedia Pleads Guilty To Section 8 Fraud
Big Freedia Pleads Guilty To Government Housing Theft
Today, New Orleans bounce legend Big Freedia appeared in court and plead guilty to charges of Section 8 fraud. Insiders say reality TV cameras wereĀ in tow to filmĀ the entire ordeal.
Freedia stepped into a Louisiana courtroom today decked out in a glittery black suitĀ and purple hair to answer to charges that she allegedly stole $35,000 worth of government housing vouchers. U.S. Attorney Kenneth Polite accused Freedia, whose real name is Freddie Ross Jr, of continuingĀ to collect government housing assistance well after herĀ career took off and herĀ income had increased.
Freedia and herĀ family lived in low-income subsidized housing for years before becoming an internationally recognized bounce music star. She says she knew little about how to manage her money post-fame. “It was an oversight — but one that I take full responsibility for,” sheĀ says in a statement. But the city isn’t buying it, saying Freedia knowingly underreported her income from approximately 2010-2014.
Reportedly,Ā Freedia agreed to a plea deal which means she’llĀ pay restitution of approximately $34,800. There are currently no talks of potentialĀ jail time on the table, but that could change in June.
Don’t play with the government and their money, folks. Let this be a lesson to us all.
SOURCE: Nola.com | IMAGE CREDIT: Getty
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