Florida rapper Boston Richey has received some good news in his federal case, as a Tallahassee jury recently found him not guilty on two significant charges. However, the rapper’s legal journey isn’t over, with a retrial scheduled for September on a remaining charge.
Jury Delivers Partial Acquittal
On Thursday, a jury cleared Boston Richey of charges related to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. His co-defendant, Rayshun Foster, also known as Real Boston Glizzy, was similarly acquitted of these charges. This marks a significant victory for the artists.
Despite this positive outcome, both Richey and his co-defendants, De’Anthony Swatzie and Jerdy Miller Jr., still face one unresolved charge: conspiracy to distribute marijuana. This means the legal battle continues, with a retrial date set for September 29th.
Outstanding Warrant Keeps Richey in Custody
While Richey was initially expected to be released pending his retrial, an outstanding warrant from Texas has complicated matters. Authorities in Texas allege that Richey assaulted his former girlfriend, Tatiana Chanell, outside a Houston nightclub earlier this year. Due to this warrant, he will remain in custody until his upcoming trial.
Federal prosecutors had originally accused Richey of conspiring to distribute marijuana and possessing a variety of firearms, including several Glock pistols, a revolver, a rifle, and a shotgun. Richey has prior convictions for attempted robbery and burglary from 2014 and 2017, which were factored into the initial charges.
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