Squash Hit with New ‘More Serious’ Federal Charges: Miami Case Dropped
Dancehall artiste Squash, whose real name is Andrae Maurice Whittaker, is now facing federal prosecution in the United States following the closure of his local criminal case in Miami-Dade County.
Judge Ariel Rodriguez agreed to a motion from prosecutors to close the existing case, which originally charged Squash with possession of a modified firearm and carrying a concealed weapon without a permit.
However, this closure did not mark a legal victory for the entertainer. As reported by Nation Wide, during what was meant to be an arraignment hearing, federal prosecutors stepped in and announced their intention to take over the case, introducing two new and more serious charges: one count of being an alien in possession of a firearm or ammunition, and another for unlawful possession of a machine gun. The court proceedings took place this week.
If convicted, Squash could face not only prison time but also a high probability of deportation. His next court date has not yet been announced.
Squash was arrested in Florida in late February and had pleaded not guilty to the original charges in March. With the federal government now involved, the stakes have significantly increased for the 6ixx Boss.
Despite his legal troubles, Squash has continued to make moves musically. On May 16, he released his debut EP titled ‘Hate Being Famous’, which quickly gained traction. Three songs from the project climbed into the top 10 on YouTube’s local(Jamaica) trending chart for music:
- ‘Burn’ reached number 1
- ‘Leaf Of Life’, featuring Malie Donn and Byron Messia, peaked at number 2
- ‘No Emotions’ landed at number 7
As the legal drama unfolds, fans and industry watchers await Squash’s next move — both in court and in the Dancehall scene.
