Lil’ Boosie appeared in court this morning for his initial hearing related to a first-degree murder indictment in connection with the shooting death of Terry Boyd. Lil’ Boosie, whose real name is Torrence Hatch, the Baton Rouge native was also busted for smuggling drugs into the prison he’s currently serving time at, violating a host of laws, rules and security measures in the process.
Boosie stood before Judge Mike Erwin and pleaded not guilty to the murder,
The hearing only lasted about two minutes.
“He’s not guilty,” said Defense Attorney Marcus Allen. “I think he’s absolutely not guilty. I think he meant what he said. He’s absolutely not guilty. We’re just going to prepare for his defense and get ready to address the charges.”
District Attorney Hillar Moore had a different viewpoint of the proceedings, throwing a few subtle jabs in Boosie’s direction by referencing his many criminal trials and sentences occurring simultaneously.
“I’d rather wait for the evidence to speak as to what happened,” said District Attorney Hillar Moore. “He’s got several different cases, so it depends on which one you’re talking about. He also has the introduction of the drugs into the prison and obviously, he’s presumed innocent at this point.”
The 27-year-old pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and drug charges as well.
His girlfriend and two others also pleaded not guilty related to drug charges.
Security was extremely high at the district courthouse for the arraignment hearings.
Moore said this is a “regular case,” but admitted it has a received high-profile attention.
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