Legendary musician Snoop Dogg has been successful in keeping his infamous murder arrest from 1993 hidden from the public eye.
A shadowy episode from his past has been nibbling away in the background for most of his vibrant career, even though he was cleared of the deadly shooting of a gang member 28 years ago.
In 1993, Snoop Dogg and his bodyguard, McKinley Lee, were charged with the murder of Los Angeles gang member Phillip Woldemariam near Palms’ Woodbine Park.
In 1996, Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., was put on trial at the age of 24 on counts of first- and second-degree murder.
But TMZ sources state that a court decided to keep the records officially sealed in February, merely one month after Snoop Dogg and his attorneys started the legal proceedings.
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He even composed the song “Murder Was The Case,” which he sang at the 1993 MTV Awards in response to the accusations and the subsequent media frenzy before he was arrested.
This action is a reflection of Snoop’s desire to preserve his reputation as well as his transformation from a divisive character in the music industry to a revered icon.
Details from the case and investigation seem to be permanently concealed, even though the request was approved in February.
The news of the development was just recently made public.
Johnnie Cochran, a lawyer who was a member of O.J. Simpson’s team and helped get the NFL star acquitted of his wife’s murder, was Snoop’s attorney at the time.
It’s also crucial to keep in mind that Snoop Dogg and his team weren’t the only people who worked on getting this case sealed.
Ceasar McDowell and his charity, Unite the People Inc., provided him with assistance.
According to their website, the California-based charity, Unite the People Inc., is a nonprofit organization founded in 2014.
They aim to bring together people, defense lawyers, friends, and family to help loved ones who are incarcerated to fight for justice.
