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Ex-Child Star Bobb'e J. Thompson Gets 30 Months for Gun
18 Sep
Summary
- Thompson received a 30-month federal prison sentence.
- He pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a stolen handgun.
- This is not his first legal trouble with firearms.
Bobb'e J. Thompson, recognized for his role as Raven's neighbor on "That's So Raven," has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison. The sentence was handed down on Thursday, September 16, 2026, following his guilty plea to illegally possessing a firearm.
Thompson was arrested on September 22, 2025, in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, after being stopped for excessive speeding. Officers noted the vehicle smelled of marijuana and observed Thompson switch seats with the passenger. A search revealed a loaded handgun, reported stolen from Kansas City, Missouri, and several bags of marijuana.
This is not Thompson's first encounter with legal issues regarding firearms. His criminal history includes convictions for battery and assault, as well as a 2022 conviction for prohibited firearm possession. He also appeared in "30 Rock" and "Role Models."
