Nicki Minaj’s Brother Accused of Raping 12-Year-Old Shows Up in Court
Nicki Minaj’s brother, 37-year-old Jelani Maraj, who was accused of raping a 12-year-old girl on 30 November, showed his face for the first time publicly on Wednesday, Daily News reports. He was seen at the Nassau County courthouse where officials say he had shown up for a preliminary hearing with the judge and lawyers on the case to set a trial schedule.
Maraj was flanked by his mother, Carol Maraj, and his lawyer, Andrea Zellan, as he entered the court in Mineola, New York. Maraj who was arraigned from his hospital bed on 3 December after claims of health issues following his arrest had also posted his $100,000 bail and had been spared a public arraignment.
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The singer’s brother is accused of raping the 12-year-old more than once, according to court documents, which held back both on the gender of the victim and location of the alleged crime because the case involves a child.
However, the victim is reportedly someone Maraj had access to.
Music celebrity, Nicki Minaj, reportedly bankrolled Maraj’s August wedding and posted pictures of the glamorous event. The rapper who posted a photo of herself and her brother on her Instagram page captioned the intimate photo saying that,
“I love my brother so much man. Can’t believe I cried during his wedding and his first dance like a punk.”
However, the ‘Anaconda’ singer has remained silent about her brother’s arrest.
If found guilty should be dealt with oh
Hope he’s not guilty cause if he is let him know Nicki won’t save hi$
What a mess.
If he’s found guilty let him face the law.
Hmmmmmmm
If he’s guilty, let him be treated like every offender cos the way Oscar Postorious matter is going is still annoying me.
Shame
This one gender is not disclosed,hope it’s not a boy?Someone is accused of rape and they are gladly going public about it without shame
hmmmm,this is a mess
i hope this is not true?
hmmm.leme blieve he was accused
Hmmm let’s just hope he isn’t guilty cos if not that’s a dent.
It will be a shame if found guilty
Hmmmmmmm
12 years???? Come on !!!!