New York rapper Shyne is set to be deported to Belize after serving 9 years in prison.As we previously reported, the rapper who was supposed to complete his prison sentence on October 6th, was held in custody by immigration officials due to the nature of the crime he was convicted of.
Now, according to New York radio personality and close friend of Shyne, Angie Martinez, his deportation has been confirmed.
Shyne’s team is fighting to stay in the US where his mother and his grandmother live and where they raised him….but it seems like he’s going to have to continue the fight from Belize. Shyne will be released from Immigration custody but will then be deported to Belize soon. He has Harvard Professor Charles Ogletree advocating on his behalf in concert with his legal team. They’re still urging fans to reach out to Governor Patterson’s office to petition for Shyne’s pardon (click here for Paterson’s email and his address) but deportation is imminent.
And what about Shyne’s mental state? Angie says “Shyne is one of the strongest people I know and he’s handling this situation just as I’d expect him to. It must be frustrating for all of his friends and family; he served his time, and keeps getting all these different dates and conflicting information. But he’s a soldier, he’s dealing with it.”
from DefSounds
