After more than five years since Plies was involved in a shooting at a concert in Gainesville, Florida, that left five people injured, the rapper is being held civilly liable for their injuries. According to Hip Hop DX, the decision came down after seven days of testimony and eight hours of deliberation.
Plies testified that he had nothing to do with the actions of his brother or the other men, who were convicted on various charges after the incident. However, the plaintiffs undermined his testimony when they played a YouTube video he recorded admitting that he had indeed profited off the incident. One of the victims, Billy Dee Williams, also took the stand, tearfully recalling the incident.
"I just want an opportunity to get it right," Williams testified. "I felt like I was being gyped at that moment for no reason."
Each of the five victims were awarded $200,000 in damages. The defense will attempt to appeal
Plies testified that he had nothing to do with the actions of his brother or the other men, who were convicted on various charges after the incident. However, the plaintiffs undermined his testimony when they played a YouTube video he recorded admitting that he had indeed profited off the incident. One of the victims, Billy Dee Williams, also took the stand, tearfully recalling the incident.
"I just want an opportunity to get it right," Williams testified. "I felt like I was being gyped at that moment for no reason."
Each of the five victims were awarded $200,000 in damages. The defense will attempt to appeal
