Maes' Sentence Transformation in Tangier
In a remarkable turn of events, the Tangier Court of Appeal has significantly reduced the prison sentence of the French rapper of Moroccan descent, Walid Georgey, popularly known as Maes. Originally sentenced to seven years for his involvement in a kidnapping case, the court has now enforced a one-year prison term. This decision comes after Maes was implicated in a conspiracy to kidnap an individual in Marrakech, stemming from a dispute over sharing profits from a music event. The case has drawn considerable media attention due to the high-profile nature of the defendant and the serious charges involved.
Alongside Maes, another defendant, Mourad Lahrech, also received a reduced sentence, which now stands at four years instead of ten. The court handed down sentences to three other defendants, each receiving one-year terms, while another was sentenced to 18 months. The charges in this troubling case included forming a criminal gang, attempted murder, kidnapping, unlawful detention, assault with a weapon, and possession of illegal firearms, among others. The severity of these charges underscores the gravity of the situation that unfolded in Marrakech.
Details of the Incident
The legal proceedings revealed a disturbing narrative where Maes was accused of inciting individuals to kidnap and torture a person due to a financial disagreement regarding a music event. It was reported that the suspects traveled to Marrakech and attempted to intercept their intended target before law enforcement intervened. The rapper's arrest took place at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca on January 18 after arriving from Dubai, where he had been living since 2022. His admission in court regarding the dispute contrasted sharply with the denials of criminal involvement from the other defendants.
Maes, who hails from Sevran, a suburb of Paris, had relocated to Dubai to escape threats and extortion attempts prevalent in his neighborhood. His move was prompted by a series of violent incidents, including an arson attack on cars featured in his music videos, which he attributed to jealousy from local rivals. Since his relocation, he has been frequently seen enjoying a lavish lifestyle in Dubai, showcasing luxury vehicles and frequenting renowned locations.
In addition to the current legal issues, Maes faces multiple charges in France, including a ten-month prison sentence handed down in absentia in October 2023 for group assault related to a 2018 incident. His name has surfaced in various investigations concerning drug trafficking and violent disputes, and he previously served time in prison for related offenses in 2015.
As reported by en.yabiladi.com.
