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May 4, 1994 · Philips is a free-lance writer. Sophia Woldemariam sits within view of rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg, one of her brother’s accused murderers. With pen in hand, she documents the March morning...
- What Went Down with Snoop Dogg and Philip Woldemariam
- Conflicting Evidence and Statements Muddy The Waters
- Snoop Dogg Was Acquitted
According to testimonies made during the trial, which started in November of 1995, the whole scenario started with gang symbols and pride. According to a Los Angeles Timesarticle from 1996, two of Philip Woldemariam’s friends say their confrontation began outside of Snoop Dogg’s apartment. Woldemariam and his friends drove by the apartment, when so...
Things quickly became complicated in the courtroom. With Snoop Dogg and McKinley Lee claiming self-defense, and Woldemariam’s side claiming murder, the situation become muddled. It didn’t help that witnesses gave conflicting information and even lied to the police at the beginning of the investigation. Specifically, Woldemariam’s friends, Dushaun J...
In February 1996, both Snoop Dogg and McKinley Lee were acquitted of first- and second-degree murder. Snoop mentioned that this was a massive relief to him, as he was concerned over being there for his son. “They made the right decision, you know what I’m saying? This has been an ordeal that has affected our lives for the past 2 1/2 years. I was ju...
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The gang member was Philip Woldemariam, a 20-year-old Ethiopian immigrant. A Rising Rap Star Later that day, with Lee and Abrams accompanying him, Broadus was driving his Jeep past a park when he encountered Woldemariam again.
Feb 21, 1996 · LOS ANGELES, FEB. 20 -- A jury acquitted rap star Snoop Doggy Dogg and his former bodyguard McKinley Lee of murder and assault in the 1993 shooting of a gang member today, but continued to...
Nov 3, 2023 · A fateful afternoon outing started harmlessly enough for Philip Woldemariam. As Spin describes, he and fellow gang members Jason London, and Duchaun (spelled "Dushaun" in some sources) Joseph picked up some burritos from a restaurant and then stopped by the stomping ground of Snoop Dogg and his bodyguard McKinley Lee, who went by the name Malik.
Jan 14, 1995 · Woldermarian allegedly had an argument with Broadus an hour before the shooting. Broadus’ attorney, David Kenner, also said that Woldermarian had been “stalking” the rap star, prompting him to...
Dec 7, 1995 · The rap star, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, and McKinley Lee claim they shot Philip Woldemariam in self-defense two years ago in a Los Angeles park after seeing him reach for a weapon in...
