Looks like New Orleans’ very own Big Freedia showed up in federal court today ready to face the judge for allegedly stealing nearly $35k in subsidized housing vouchers.
Journalist, David Hammer, gave us his Twitter play by play on what all went down while the Southern Bouncer accepted her guilty plea deal. Freedia, whose real name is Freddie Ross Jr., bounced into court with her reality cameras decked in “purple hair, a black velvet jacket, sequin shoes, and glittered fingernails” …. YASSSS Freedia slay!!!! Anyways, Freedia is on $25k bond an her sentencing is scheduled for June 16:
Fed Judge Africk accepts Big Freedia's guilty plea. Sentencing set for June 16. @WWLTV
— David Hammer (@davidhammerWWL) March 16, 2016
"Queen of Bounce" Big Freedia, real name Freddie Ross Jr., pleads guilty to stealing $34k in Section 8 housing vouchers 2010-2014. @WWLTV
— David Hammer (@davidhammerWWL) March 16, 2016
Judge Africk: "This is much more than an oversight. Do you understand that?" Big Freedia: "Yes, sir." @WWLTV
— David Hammer (@davidhammerWWL) March 16, 2016
Fed Judge Lance Africk asks Big Freedia if he has a preference of how to be addressed by the court. "No preference," rap star says. @WWLTV
— David Hammer (@davidhammerWWL) March 16, 2016
Big Freedia given $25k bond in fed court for theft of $34k in Section 8 vouchers while enjoying stardom as "Queen of Bounce" music. @WWLTV
— David Hammer (@davidhammerWWL) March 16, 2016
Big Freedia came to court with reality TV crew, wearing long purple hair, black velvet jacket, sequins shoes & glitter fingernails.@WWLTV
— David Hammer (@davidhammerWWL) March 16, 2016
Big Freedia now in fed court to plead guilty to stealing Section 8 vouchers under real name, Freddie Ross Jr. Watch @WWLTV for more.
— David Hammer (@davidhammerWWL) March 16, 2016
Freedia’s lawyer has released a statement saying,“As we have acknowledged, this is an incredibly unfortunate situation for which my client unequivocally accepts responsibility. Freedia has cooperated with the government at every stage of their investigation and her guilty plea today is another step forward in putting this matter behind us.”
Freedia was charged earlier this month after lying about her income on her Section 8 application. She attributed the “oversight” to being financially illiterate and wishes to advocate for programs that teach rappers and artists the basic principles of finance and planning.
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