Currently Booming: 'LHHNY' Mendeecees Harris Sentenced to 97 Months in Jail for Drug Trafficking

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After spending the last few years stuck in limbo, Mendeecees Harris finally knows exactly what his punishment will be for his part in a drug ring that trafficked heroin from NYC to Rochester for several years. Recently, the Love & Hip Hop NY star was sentenced to 97 months behind bars. Earlier this year Harris accepted a plea deal which cut down his prison time significantly. He also married longtime girlfriend, Yandy Smith shortly after welcoming a daughter to their family, proving that life went on in spite of his looming jail time.

Shortly after being sentenced Harris issued a statement urging others to learn from his situation.

"I want you all to understand something. I completely accept responsibility for all that is going on. My transition to be a better person a productive person started well before this case. However in my past I made some bad decisions. Young men let my life be an example to you now before it’s too late. Better who you are now in your children’s lives and in society so you can change the path of your fate. Lack of opportunities, a fatherless home, the unforgiving neighborhood and circumstances you grew up in can no longer be your excuse. Trust me I tried. And it doesn’t make the pain your family feels any different. Young man educate yourself and break the cycle. Don’t become a number on the DOA (dead on arrival) list or on the incarceration list. To my wife and children, you are all strong and well prepared for this. This is just another brick laid down towards our house of happily ever after. Walk with your head held high knowing I would never pass the buck and put another family through what we have endured. Continue to walk in faith and love as you’ve done so well. To my peoples, thank you for all the encouragement and support please continue to encourage my family. Thank you again all."

As for Smith, she has vowed to stand by Harris and to continue raising their family in his absence. She has also expressed relief at finally knowing when she and Harris would officially be able to put this ordeal behind them. As of now, Harris already gets credit for the fifteen months that he has served so it looks like he will be spending another 7 years behind bars. 

Currently Booming: 'L&HHATL' Stevie J is Headed Back to Rehab

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Now this is a shocker, Love & Hip Hop Atlanta's Stevie J is headed back to rehab. Okay, maybe it's not. Anyway, the reality star recently failed a drug test, which meant that jail time was a real possibility. Instead Stevie is going to be given another opportunity to not only clean up his act, but hopefully to get his life together once and for all.

According to a report by TMZ, "Stevie was in court last week for his child support case so the judge could decide whether to revoke his bail for failing a recent drug test. Luck was on Stevie's side -- instead of locking him up, the judge ordered him to enroll in an outpatient drug treatment program. 
Under the order, Stevie must report to a facility twice a week and comply with drug testing."

This round of legal trouble stems from the million dollars in back child support that Stevie owes to one of his baby mama's. This will be his second crack at a rehab program this year. Many in Stevie's inner circle seem to think that his marriage to Joseline Hernandez (and her many vices) isn't helping him to stay clean and sober. Do you think that he can remain with her if he wants to clean up his act for real?

'L&HHNY' Mendeecees Harris Drug Sentencing Delayed Until October

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Almost since the moment that fans of Love & Hip Hop New York were introduced to Mendeecees Harris he has been fighting serious charges. Harris has been linked to Yandy Smith for many years and shortly after she gave birth to their son he was arrested for drug trafficking in upstate New York. While Harris originally denied his guilt, Smith fought hard to get him released on bail, a task that took more than a year. Eventually, Harris admitted to his guilt and has been awaiting his sentencing, originally scheduled for Aug. 31. It an unexpected twist the reality star's sentencing date has been bumped up.

According to a report by Bossip, the judge in Harris' case had to change his schedule, a move that has pushed his sentencing date now back to Oct. 2. Harris was originally accused of helping to run a drug ring that trafficked cocaine and heroin between NYC and upstate NY for several years. He eventually agreed to take a plea deal that still carries with it some pretty stiff penalties. As of now Harris can be facing up to 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine. 

Smith has stayed by her man's side throughout his legal battle. In fact the duo is so solid that they married last May, just a few months after welcoming a daughter to their family. Smith has vowed to stand by Harris and to wait for him to return home to their family, which could be a minimum of five years. Obviously they are going to make the most out of the next few weeks that Harris now has, but do you really think Smith will really wait for him to rejoin their family after prison?

'RHONJ' Teresa Giudice's Beach House Sold for $100 at Auction

This is the second time in just a few days that Teresa and Joe Giudice are grabbing headlines. Over the weekend the police were called on him because of a fight that occurred with a neighbor after Joe locked his daughter, Gia Guidice out of the family beach house. Now we're hearing that the house in Toms River was just sold back to the bank for a minimum bid of $100.

The Jersey Shore home had been on the auction block but there were no other bids on it probably because the bank wanted most of what the Giudice's owe on the home- nearly $350,000. No one was going to bid that much, especially since the property itself is worth significantly less. It's expected now that Joe and his four daughter's will have about 30 days to completely vacate the property for good.

In the meantime, Teresa is still behind bars sitting pretty in a Connecticut jail for various fraud charges. She is expected to be released in December and shortly thereafter Joe will begin serving nearly four years for defrauding numerous former business associates. Various rumors surround the couple as Joe is frequently caught in the company of other women while his wife is imprisoned. Do you think that she will support him once she is freed? Or is divorce on Teresa's mind?

Former Subway Spokesman Jared Fogle Strikes Plea Deal for Admitted Sex with Minors

It looks like former Subway spokesman, Jared Fogle is in a lot more trouble than we initially thought. The former role model was just charged with "traveling to engage in elicit sexual conduct with minors". Prosecutors allege that from 2010-2013 Fogle traveled from Indiana to NYC to pay to have sex with minors.

According to a report by TMZ, "The complaint says in text messages with one of the 14 minor victims, Fogle said he would accept a 16-year-old girl while stating that "the younger the girl, the better." The complaint says he asked some of the victims to send him pictures of themselves. 
The complaint says the child porn authorities found photos and videos of boys and girls. It's unclear the gender of those with whom he had sex. Part of the case involves images Fogle received from Russell Taylor, the head of Fogle's foundation. According to the complaint, Taylor sent Fogle photos and videos from hidden cameras in Taylor's house, featuring children as young as approximately 6. 
Under the plea deal, Fogle agreed to serve at least 5 years in prison and must pay restitution of $1.4 million -- $100,000 per victim.  And he must register as a sex offender."

Fogle has reportedly accepted a plea deal that will keep him behind bars for a minimum of five years. He also has to pay $100,000 to each of his alleged victims and the grand total comes to $1.4 million! I'm hearing that Fogle turned himself into the FBI this morning. Are you shocked by his fall from grace?