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NBA YoungBoy, also known as Kentrell Gaulden, has found himself entangled in legal troubles, ranging from firearm charges to alleged involvement in a prescription drug fraud scheme. On April 16, he was arrested following an investigation into what authorities termed an "ongoing criminal enterprise." The rapper and his associates are accused of using a pharmacist's identity to fraudulently obtain prescriptions for promethazine and codeine from various pharmacies across Utah.
According to court documents, the prescriptions were called in using a legitimate physician's information, including a DEA number and NPI number. YoungBoy, facing 63 charges, including possession of a dangerous weapon, identity fraud, and attempts to obtain prescription drugs illegally, appeared in court donning an orange inmate jumpsuit.
This recent arrest adds to YoungBoy's legal woes, as he had been under house arrest in Utah since 2021, awaiting trial on federal weapons charges stemming from a 2020 music video shoot. Despite his confinement, he was granted limited freedom for medical appointments, as approved by his pretrial supervision officer.
His attorney, Drew Findling, who has represented high-profile clients like YFN Lucci and Gucci Mane, stood by him during the court proceedings. The rapper's bond was set at $100,000, with an arraignment scheduled for July 1. Interestingly, his bond had initially faced scrutiny, with arguments presented for him to remain in Utah instead of being transported to Louisiana, where he faces other legal battles.
The case against YoungBoy unfolded after a pharmacist raised suspicions about fraudulent prescriptions. The Cache County Sheriff's Office, along with federal agencies, executed a search warrant on his Utah home, leading to his arrest. Despite the gravity of the charges, photos from his recent court appearance depict him in seemingly good spirits, smiling as he faced the judge.
While awaiting his arraignment, YoungBoy will remain on house arrest in Utah, where he has resided for over two years. His legal team maintains his innocence, emphasizing his presumption of innocence and pointing to past legal victories.
