Philadelphia District Attorney Says Meek Mill Should Get a New Trial On Monday, the D.A. said that Mill’s conviction should be vacated, with the case starting from the beginning. The decision comes as a result of “questions about the credibility” of Mill’s arresting officer. A large crowd of people were gathered outside the courthouse and cheered when the announcement was made. Mill’s lawyers also said that they plan to file motions in higher courts to try and get the rapper released immediately, something that has been blocked by the case’s judge. The Philly-rapper as sentenced to 2-4 years in jail in Nov. 2017 for violating his parole. According to the D.A., the judge will decide on whether to give a new trial in 60 days.
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