Mar 4 • 17:26 UTC 🇮🇹 Italy Il Giornale

In hotel with a gun: the trapper Baby Gang sentenced to 2 years and 8 months in prison

Trapper Baby Gang has been sentenced to 2 years and 8 months in prison for possession of an unregistered firearm and theft.

Zaccaria Mouhib, known as Baby Gang, a 24-year-old trapper, has been sentenced to 2 years and 8 months in prison following a conviction for possession of an illegal firearm and receiving stolen goods. The court proceedings stemmed from an incident on September 11, when the police found a semi-automatic pistol hidden in a napkin holder at a hotel room in Milan, where he was staying after performing at a concert. The police investigation was part of a broader inquiry led by the Lecco Prosecutor's Office.

The sentence, delivered by Judge Chiara Valori, comes as part of ongoing legal troubles for the artist, whose real name is Zaccaria Mouhib. Baby Gang's defense team, led by lawyer Niccolò Vecchioni, has expressed intentions to appeal the decision. His legal issues have garnered media attention and raise concerns about the lifestyle choices and influences surrounding contemporary trap music scenes.

In response to the verdict, Baby Gang appeared at the Milan courthouse, expressing a desire to focus solely on his music moving forward. His statement reflects a commitment to move past his ongoing legal challenges and to reintegrate into the music world without further distractions. The outcome of the appeal process will be crucial, as it not only affects his personal life but also potentially influences the narrative regarding young artists in the Italian music industry and their interactions with the law.

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