Lil Wayne Sentencing Postponed Due To Court Fire

March 2. 2010

Lil Wayne

The sentencing of rapper, Lil Wayne, has been postponed, as a fire broke out in the New York courthouse that was set to deliver the punishment. It was probably the friction from his gold chains rubbing together or the sun reflecting off his diamond teeth that caused the blaze.

Either way, the alleged gang member is most likely happy at the delay, as he is to face sentencing on gun charges. The Judiciary Report is no fan of his music, but considering the issues surrounding him, one would hope they place him in an area away from the general population.

8 Hurt in Fire in Criminal Court Building

Updated, 3:05 p.m. | A two-alarm fire broke out in the basement of the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse around 10:30 Tuesday morning. At least eight people sustained minor injuries, the Fire Department said: five firefighters, two civilians and one prisoner.

The building, at 100 Centre Street, was evacuated because of heavy smoke in the basement and light smoke throughout the building; the fire was put out within 45 minutes, but the building was closed for the day.

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