Rapper Nelly Arrested Over Ecstasy Pills at Missouri Casino
Rapper Nelly, 49, was arrested at a St. Louis-area casino for possession of four illegal ecstasy pills. His attorney claims an improper search by an 'overzealous' officer led to the find. The rapper, who was also cited for an old warrant, challenges the legality of the search.
Early Wednesday, rapper Nelly was arrested at a St. Louis-area casino after a Missouri Highway Patrol officer found four illegal ecstasy pills on him. The rapper's attorney contends that an 'overzealous' officer improperly targeted him for a search.
The arrest occurred around 4:45 a.m. Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Haynes II, was detained and later released by Maryland Heights police. His attorney, Scott Rosenblum, argues that the rapper was singled out during a routine casino visit.
Rosenblum asserts that the officer supervising Nelly's casino jackpot win ran an unnecessary search, discovering an outstanding warrant. Nelly, known for hits like 'Hot in Herre,' is confident the case will be dismissed, and his attorney calls for an inquiry into the officer's conduct.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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