New York rapper who joined Trump in campaign rally pleads guilty to attempted murder
- Brooklyn rapper Michael Williams, known as Sheff G, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and conspiracy charges in Brooklyn Supreme Court.
- Williams accepted a plea deal of five years in prison with five years of post-release supervision.
- The charges are part of a 140-count indictment linked to gang violence involving the 8 Trey Crips and 9 Ways gangs, with surveillance footage and digital communications playing a significant role in the case.
- Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez stated, 'Notoriety could not shield this defendant from justice,' emphasizing that Williams's actions endangered community safety.
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Rap star who appeared at NYC Trump campaign rally pleads guilty to attempted murder
A rap star who appeared at a 2024 campaign rally for Donald Trump has pleaded guilty to attempted murder. The Associated Press said that Sheff G, whose legal name is Michael Williams, agreed to serve five years in prison as part of a plea entered in a Brooklyn court Wednesday.

New York rapper who joined Trump in campaign rally pleads guilty to attempted murder
A New York City rapper who joined President Donald Trump during a campaign rally last year has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and conspiracy charges.
NYC rapper who joined Trump in campaign rally pleads guilty to attempted murder
A New York City rapper who joined President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in the Bronx last year has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and conspiracy charges after prosecutors say he used earnings from his music career to fuel gang violence in Brooklyn.
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