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Tekashi 6ix9ine Sentenced to Three Months in Federal Prison for Supervised-Release Violations

Prosecutors said his drug and assault violations showed he treated past cooperation as immunity from consequences.

Overview

  • He pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court and was ordered to report on January 6, 2026 to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
  • Judge Paul Engelmayer criticized his conduct as a "dumpster fire," denied a bid for house arrest, and said jail time was necessary.
  • Prosecutors cited a February incident in Palm Beach County where cocaine and MDMA were found and an August assault at a Wellington, Florida mall.
  • The government sought three to nine months, while the defense argued for six months of home confinement, claiming only a small amount of drugs and unusual custody hardships.
  • The court imposed an additional 12 months of supervised release after custody, following a prior 45-day jail term in November 2024 for separate violations.