Photo: Getty Images
Real Boston Richey is officially free after a judge ruled to release him from federal custody.
According to a report Complex published on Tuesday, August 26, the Tallahassee, Fla. native was blessed with a ruling from U.S. Magistrate Judge Martin A. Fitzpatrick, who reversed the emergency hold that would've kept him behind bars until his retrial. A jury recently acquitted Richey of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking offense. However, jurors were deadlocked on his third charge of conspiracy to distribute marijuana, which prompted a retrial.
"I love you Mama Sorry for everything I put you through," the 28-year-old artist wrote on his first day out. "@banksweaverlaw @attorneymichaelcolombo We Family 🤞🏿All Praise To The Lord Free My Pops ❤️🩹🅿️"
Real Boston Richey, born Jalen Taheen Foster, was indicted on federal drug conspiracy charges in November of 2023 alongside his co-defendants, Rayshun Foster a.k.a. Real Boston Glizzy, De'Anthony Swatzie and Jerdy Miller, Jr. Richey was released on bond in February 2024, but was arrested again a few months later due to an alleged violation of his pretrial release.
The "Help Me" rapper was recently released with an ankle monitor. He'll be required to remain under a strict curfew from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. until his retrial begins on September 29. His co-defendants will also be a part of the retrial.