PnB Rock: Man Who Ordered Shooting Sentenced To 31 Years To Life
PnB Rock‘s murder suspects were both found guilty on all counts last month, and now they have been handed down their respective sentences.
On Monday (September 23), Freddie Lee Trone was sentenced to 31 years to life for his role in the 2022 shooting death, according to a report from Deadline. The 42-year-old is the father of the 17-year-old alleged shooter – who is currently being deemed unfit for trial – and acted as the boy’s getaway driver. He additionally ordered the hit.
Trone conspired moments forward of the homicide with fellow suspect Tremont Jones, who has obtained a 12-year jail sentence.
Trone was discovered responsible of felony homicide, two counts of theft and one rely of conspiracy throughout courtroom proceedings in August, whereas Jones was discovered responsible of two counts of theft and one rely of conspiracy.
In an announcement to Rolling Stone following the decision, PnB Rock’s mom Deanna Allen stated: “I’m elated. I wanted to jump up and scream, ‘Hallelujah.’ I’m so happy it was quick. We got justice for Rakim. I feel better knowing they’ll be in jail for a long time.”
Trone’s lawyer argued there was no proof his shopper was on the crime scene, however the jury’s foreperson, Edwin Lovo, famous that surveillance video confirmed otherwise.
“We could clearly see it was him,” Lovo stated.
It was additionally famous that the preliminary idea the rapper’s girlfriend Stephanie Sibounheuang’s social media put up inserting her at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles was what led to Rock’s homicide was not the case.
“In terms of timing, it just wasn’t plausible,” Lovo stated.
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Nicki Minaj was amongst those that stated it was poor judgment from Rock’s girlfriend to share their location on-line forward of the taking pictures.
“After Pop Smoke there’s no way we as rappers or our loved ones are still posting locations to our whereabouts. To show waffles & some fried chicken????!” she wrote on her Instagram. “He was such a pleasure to work with. Condolences to his mom & family. This makes me feel so sick. Jesus. #SIP #PnbRock.”
Cardi B stood up for Sibounheuang on the time, nonetheless, saying: “I highly doubt nikkas was looking at PMB’s babymom IG. He was in a bad location and people stay outside plotting. It’s very irresponsible and inconsiderate to blame her for something so tragic. We should be sending nothing but love to her and his family at this time.”
