Boosie Badazz Receives Leniency From Judge

Boosie Badazz Receives Leniency From Judge. The prominent rapper known for his raw and honest lyrics recently found himself in hot water with the law. However, amidst the legal battle, he received a surprising stroke of luck when the judge granted him leniency. This favorable ruling has left fans and critics alike shocked and intrigued.

Boosie Badazz Granted Leniency

Boosie Badazz Receives Leniency From Judge.

On January 9, 2026, rapper Torence Ivy Hatch Jr. walked out of a San Diego federal court as a free man. This happened after a judge granted him significant leniency in a long-running federal gun possession case.

Despite federal prosecutors recommending a two-year prison sentence, U.S. District Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo sentenced the 43-year-old artist to time served, allowing him to avoid any further incarceration.

The Path To Leniency

The case began in May 2023, when San Diego police spotted a handgun in Boosie’s waistband during an Instagram Live stream. Authorities used a helicopter to track his vehicle and discovered a loaded Glock 19 in the backseat where he was sitting.

As a convicted felon, Boosie was prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law.

The legal battle was a “rollercoaster” of dismissals and refilings:

• Initial Dismissal: In 2024, Judge Bencivengo dismissed the case following a 9th Circuit ruling that questioned the constitutionality of banning non-violent felons from owning guns.

• The Re-filing: After a larger panel of the 9th Circuit overturned that ruling, prosecutors re-filed the charges.

• The Plea: Tired of the legal fight, Boosie pleaded guilty in August 2025 to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

The Sentence Details

While the government argued for prison time due to Boosie’s “insistence on carrying a weapon,” the judge ultimately leaned toward the defense’s argument.

And, that the incident was an “isolated lapse in judgment” with no identifiable victims.

The final sentence includes:

• Time Served: No additional prison or jail time.

• Supervised Release: Three years of federal supervision.

• Community Service: 300 hours.

• Financial Penalty: A $50,000 fine.

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“God Had a Different Plan”

Outside the courthouse, an emotional Boosie expressed his gratitude, stating that most people expected him to be headed back to prison. “I’m blessed not to be in prison right now,” he shared in a video statement.

With his legal troubles in the rearview mirror, the rapper plans to focus on his family and resume his international touring schedule, which had been stalled by the case’s travel restrictions.

He also mentioned he would continue to seek a presidential pardon to fully clear his record.

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