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Wiz Khalifa Gets 9 Months in Romania Drug Case
18 Dec
Summary
- Wiz Khalifa received a nine-month prison sentence in Romania.
- The sentence stems from a drug possession charge last year.
- Romanian authorities appealed an initial fine, leading to the prison term.
Wiz Khalifa has received a nine-month prison sentence in Romania following a successful appeal by prosecutors in a drug case. The rapper, whose real name is Cameron Jibril Thomaz, was initially charged with illegal drug possession last year after allegedly smoking weed during a performance in Costinești.
An initial fine of 3,000 lei was overturned by prosecutors who pursued the case further. The Constanța branch of Romania's Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) won the appeal, leading to the final nine-month prison sentence for unlawful possession of dangerous drugs for personal use.
Romanian law strictly prohibits cannabis. While it is unclear if authorities will attempt to extradite Khalifa, he is currently in the United States and has made recent public appearances. The legal proceedings highlight Romania's stringent drug laws, where possession can result in significant prison time.
