Published: Thursday - March 10, 2005
Words by Jay Casteel
Lil Kim (Photo: AP)
Lil Kim took the stand at her federal perjury trial Thursday (March 10) in New York. The rap diva told jurors she was bullied by prosecutors when she allegedly lied to a grand jury about a 2001 shootout.
"I was a victim [of the shooting]," said Lil' Kim, according to the Associated Press. "I couldn't believe I was being badgered the way I was."
The AP reports that Kim frequently turned in the direction of jurors, flashed broad smiles and dropped names of famous artists she's worked with. Also, she was admonished by the judge after prosecutors complained they heard her say hello to one juror from the witness box during a lunch break.
Lil Kim has plead not guilty to perjury charges for allegedly lying to a grand jury about a 2001 shooting, which took place outside New York's Hot 97 radio station offices. Allegedly, she lied to protect two of the shooters -- her manager Damion Butler, and a close friend, Suif "Gutta" Jackson, who since have pleaded guilty to gun charges.
Authorities say the gunfire erupted when Lil Kim's entourage crossed paths with that of rival hip-hop group Capone-N-Noreaga on February 25, 2001, outside rap radio station WQHT (Hot 97), where they were both making appearances. One man was injured after more than two dozen rounds were fired.
During the course of Thursday's testimony, Kim claimed that she couldn't recognize a photo of Suif Jackson, while being questioned by her lawyer, Mel Sachs.
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