Mystikal Indicted on First-Degree Rape Charges

Mystikal Indicted on , First-Degree Rape Charges.

NBC News reports that the 51-year-old rapper is facing first-degree rape charges in Louisiana.

NBC News reports that the 51-year-old rapper is facing first-degree rape charges in Louisiana.

Mystikal, real name Michael Lawrence Tyler, is accused of attacking a woman at his home on July 30.

Mystikal, real name Michael Lawrence Tyler, is accused of attacking a woman at his home on July 30.

He also faces charges of domestic abuse battery, false imprisonment, damage to property, simple robbery and drug possession.

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NBC News reports that in 2003, the Grammy-nominated rapper became a lifetime registered sex offender when he was convicted for sexual assault and extortion in another case.

NBC News reports that in 2003, the Grammy-nominated rapper became a lifetime registered sex offender when he was convicted for sexual assault and extortion in another case.

In 2017, Mystikal was charged with first-degree rape and second-degree kidnapping in another case.

After he posted bond and spent 18 months in jail, prosecutors dropped the case.

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Regarding the newest charges, the rapper's attorney, Joel Pearce, said "It's an indictment.

It means nothing.

We look forward to our day in court.".

Mystikal, who is best known for the single "Shake (It Fast)," still tours and had a string of shows scheduled prior to his arrest on July 31.

Mystikal, who is best known for the single "Shake (It Fast)," still tours and had a string of shows scheduled prior to his arrest on July 31.

He is currently in custody at the Ascension Parish Prison with no possibility of bail.

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He is currently in custody at the Ascension Parish Prison with no possibility of bail.

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If found guilty of the newest charges against him, Mystikal will face a life sentence.