Rap artist Cassidy is back behind bars, arrested on charges of violating his probation stemming from a Philadelphia manslaughter conviction, police said. The rapper, originally from Cedarbrook and whose real name is Barry Reese, was arrested Saturday outside a convenience store in Hackensack, accused of failing to report to his Philadelphia probation officer, police said. In , Cassidy was charged with the murder of Desmond Hawkins, 22, and the attempted murder of two other men during a shoot-out in an alley behind the rapper's home on the block of Bayard Street.
After a trial, during which two witnesses recanted their testimony against him, Cassidy was acquitted of murder and convicted of involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault. He was released from prison in Stars out for Karate Kid premiere.
Backstage at Strictly Come Dancing. In pictures: Strictly's new stars. Image source, Getty Images. Image source, PA. Adam Cottrell leaves court after the hearing in Hertford. A second count of criminal damage was withdrawn. Published 25 May Published 16 July Reese, formerly of the city's Cedarbrook section, was then charged with involuntary manslaughter, aggravated assault and possessing an instrument of crime.
He was released from prison later in , credited with time served. Reese reportedly failed to check in with his probation officer, and local authorities notified officials in Hackensack, N.
Fortunato Perri, Reese's attorney, said that the violation was technical in nature and that he hopes to get the issue resolved during a hearing tomorrow.
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