Rapper Desiigner will reportedly not have to register as a sex offender despite being sentenced for indecent exposure on a flight in April.
His lawyer, Ryan Garry, explained that reports suggesting he would become a sex offender were inaccurate. While it may be required by California or other government entities, Garry noted that their analysis of the law suggests otherwise.
Desiigner exposed himself several times on Delta flights, explaining to authorities that it was due to an attraction to a flight attendant. He was sentenced to community service, fines, probation, and mandatory drug testing.
Read on to learn more.
Desiigner’s Lawyer Says He Won’t Register As A Sex Offender
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Desiigner – whose real name is Sidney Royel Selby III, reportedly does not have to register as a sex offender after he was sentenced for indecent exposure on a Delta Airlines flight in April.
While talking to People magazine, his attorney, Ryan Garry, explained that initial reports suggesting he would need to register as a sex offender were inaccurate. He stated, “Regarding the issue of Mr. Selby registering as a sex offender, many news outlets have mistakenly stated that he was required to register as an absolute condition of his probation. They are wrong.”
Garry elaborated, adding, “Since this is a federal misdemeanor, the sentencing judgment states that if the State of California or some other governmental entity requires Mr. Selby to register as a sex offender, then he must.”
He emphasized that extensive research and consultation with attorneys in California had led them to conclude that “Desiigner’s misdemeanor conviction is not one that would require Mr. Selby to register as a sex offender.”
The attorney concluded, “If some government agency in California disagrees with our analysis, then we will address that at that time.”
Designer Reveals Himself To Flight Attendant
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The incident of Desiigner masturbating on a Delta flight from Tokyo to Minneapolis in April happened about 60 to 90 minutes into the first-class flight, according to the legal complaint.
At first, he revealed himself but covered up when confronted by the flight attendant. They warned him to stop, and he obeyed. However, after the third exposure, he was informed he would be detained and escorted to the back of the plane.
In addition, according to TMZ, while changing seats on a flight, the rapper, 26, accidentally dropped a container of Vaseline. He later expressed his regret to his security guard and apologized to the flight crew.
He explained to FBI authorities that he exposed himself because of an attraction to a flight attendant, thinking it would encourage him to get involved with her because he “didn’t get much of a cootie” on his trip to Japan. He was later charged with indecent exposure.
According to Star Tribune, after his guilty plea, Desiigner’s sentence in US District Court in Minneapolis included 120 hours of community service, a $5,000 fine, and two years of probation.
However, contrary to earlier reports, the “Panda” hitmaker was not ordered to register as a sex offender. His conviction also led to restrictions on gun ownership and mandatory drug testing, avoiding a possible 90-day jail sentence.
Desiigner’s Lawyer Blames Rapper’s Actions On ‘Multiple Stressors’
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In his defense, Desiigner’s lawyer, Garry, explained that the “Timmy Turner” rapper faced various stresses before the incident, including “dehydration, exhaustion from the music tour and travel, the marijuana he was consuming, and the medication he was receiving from it. [a] Thai hospital.”
According to court documents, Garry suggested that these factors “contributed in some way to the poor decision made by Mr. Selby regarding the aircraft.”
Prosecutors Record Desiigner’s History of Harassing Behavior
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Instead, while prosecutors acknowledged the Grammy-nominated artist’s struggles with substance abuse and mental health, they emphasized the need for punitive measures because of the negative impact on flight attendants who witnessed his actions.
Prosecutors explained that “Desiigner’s behavior on the flight caused a negative real-world impact on the flight attendants who witnessed his actions at work, where they should be kept safe.”
They also highlighted his history of disruptive behavior on flights, such as a 2018 incident with Scandinavian Airlines that resulted in a year-long ban.
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