Meek Mill walks without bail after he's charged in wheelie stunt
Rapper Meek Mill walked out of court without bail Friday following his arrest
for allegedly performing wheelies on a dirt bike and uploading a video to
Instagram.
Mill, whose legal name is Robert Rihmeek Williams, is charged with reckless
endangerment and reckless driving, both misdemeanors. He was arrested at 10th
Ave. and Dyckman St in Inwood about 10:15 p.m. Thursday.
Prosecutors wanted Judge Gerianne Abriano to impose $7,500 bail.
"The defendant has an extensive out-of-state record from Pennsylvania,
including a drug conviction, a conviction for a loaded gun as well as multiple
drug convictions... as well as many other contacts with the criminal justice
system out of state," said Assistant District Attorney Eli Cohen.
"The defendant is a famous musician who has the means to flee if he so
desires … The defendant drove a dirt bike in the streets of Manhattan, putting
other drivers... as well as himself, in danger of serious injury, which is a
large concern with the quality of life in this particular area."
But Abriano ultimately sided with his lawyer's request that Mill be released
without bail. She did so on one condition — that Mill complete driver's
school.
He is due back in court Oct. 11.
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