Rap star Lil' Kim convicted of lying to federal grand jury

From: Charleston Daily Mail | Date: March 18, 2005| Author: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | Copyright information

NEW YORK - Grammy-winning hip-hop star Lil' Kim, known for her revealing outfits and raunchy raps, has been convicted of lying to a federal grand jury about a shootout outside a radio station.

Lil' Kim was convicted of three counts of perjury and one of conspiracy, but acquitted of obstruction of justice. She could get 20 years - a maximum of five years for each count - when she is sentenced on June 24.

Lil' Kim and her assistant, who also was convicted, shook their heads as the...

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