In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Offset’s lawyer Drew Findling says the Migos member is thinking of his family during their difficult time.
Offset (né Kiari Kendrell Cephus) wasarrested outside of Atlanta for gun and drug possessionon Friday — just 10 days afterhe and Cardi B welcomed their first child together, daughterKulture Kiari.
He was held at the Clayton County Jail on bond, which has been posted, according to Findling. His mother was at his arraignment Saturday morning.
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The Clayton County Jail was experiencing a power outage at the time of his arraignment, which occurred in complete darkness. Offset was expected to be released on Saturday morning.
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As officers approached the vehicle, they allegedly detected the odor of marijuana and conducted a search of the vehicle. Three handguns, less than an ounce of marijuana and more than $107,000 in U.S. currency were found, authorities said.
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His 27-year-old bodyguard Senay Gezahgn, who was also in the vehicle, was charged with possession of marijuana (less than an ounce) and possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime.
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Findling was adamant that his client was not guilty of any crime.
“He did not commit any traffic offense and he certainly was not in possession of any weapons,” Findling said. “This was an improper arrest and I believe in his innocence.”
The attorney added: “[Offset’s] holding up as best he can considering the circumstances and knows he has not broken any laws. He is going to have his day in court.”
Offset was arrested in 2016 for driving with a suspended license, and in 2015 for drug and gun charges during a concert at Georgia Southern University,Billboardreported.
This recent arrest follows a very big couple of weeks for the rapper.
She’s the first child forCardi Band the fourth for Offset. He has three children from previous relationships: sons Jordan and Kody and daughter Kalea Marie.
Just five days ago, Offset was seen cuddling withCardi B, born Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar, during adoctor’s visit for Kulture.
source: people.com
