Mystikal stays behind bars with no trial date set greater than three years after his arrest on rape and home abuse prices in Louisiana.
Mystikal appeared in an Ascension Parish courtroom Tuesday (Might 14) as his long-stalled rape case entered its third 12 months with out decision.
The 53-year-old rapper, born Michael Tyler, has been held with out bond since a July 2022 arrest on a number of felony prices, together with first-degree rape, home abuse battery by strangulation, easy theft and false imprisonment.
He has pleaded not responsible.
The listening to lasted many of the day however ended with out a ruling. A gag order stays in impact, limiting what attorneys can say publicly. Authorized groups are anticipated to fulfill once more subsequent week to find out subsequent steps, although no trial date has been set.
Mystikal’s household was current in court docket however averted chatting with reporters. His mom solely commented briefly, saying, “I’m praying for him.”
The costs stem from an alleged assault at Mystikal’s house in Prairieville, Louisiana. In response to police stories cited by USA Right now, the sufferer claimed she was attacked throughout a dispute over cash.
She informed investigators Mystikal punched, choked and pulled out her hair earlier than forcing her to wish with him to “take away dangerous spirits,” then allegedly raped her.
Mystikal, a registered intercourse offender, beforehand served six years in jail after pleading responsible to sexual battery and extortion in 2003. He has constantly denied the present allegations by way of his legal professional.
A Louisiana State District Choose denied him bail shortly after his 2022 arrest. He stays in custody on the Ascension Parish Jail.
The subsequent court docket session is scheduled for subsequent week.
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