Celebrities Who Are Still Currently In Prison Today

Most celebrities are role models for their thousands of fans across the world. Sadly, some stars are still currently in prison after getting on the wrong side of the law.

When it comes to famous faces, there’s a good chance that most people think of them hanging out in Hollywood. Unfortunately, it appears that some celebrities can’t help but land themselves in trouble and are still serving their time. That’s right; some stars have disappeared due to their time behind bars.

Oscar Pistorius’ sentencing has changed a lot since he was charged

Paralympian and Olympian Oscar Pistorius might be behind one of the most divisive cases ever to hit the headlines. It all took place at the athlete’s home in South Africa, where Oscar shooting through the bathroom door meant his girlfriend lost her life. However, no one is entirely sure what happened. Oscar claims he believed they were being robbed and decided to shoot first and ask questions later.

However, the prosecution has always been adamant that it was a pre-planned crime. There have been plenty of changes to his sentencing, with Oscar initially sentenced to five years before it was bumped up to 13 when he was released after one year. For now, Oscar is still serving his 15-year sentence and will be eligible for parole in 2023.

War Machine won’t be eligible for parole until he’s 71 years old

With a name like War Machine, many people remember the former MMA star. Sadly for his ex-girlfriend and her friend, they will likely only ever remember the attack that left them with broken bones and a punctured lung. It’s said that War went into a frenzied attack and was almost charged with attempting to take the pair’s life before the charges were reduced.

It was still enough to land the former fighter with a sentence of 36 years to life in 2014. Although War claims to have religion while behind bars, he won’t be eligible for parole until he’s 71 years old. His ex-girlfriend is hopeful War will never be released as she fears for her life if he is.

Gary Glitter has been sentenced again to further crimes from the past

Gary Glitter was once one of the biggest names in the music industry, especially across the UK, thanks to his multiple hits before the turn of the century. That was until news broke in the ‘90s that there was a lot more to Glitter than the personality we saw on stage.

It turned out he had been caught in possession of illegal images of minors and was sent behind bars. Glitter was also arrested in Vietnam for assault and ordered to sign a register in the UK. Although it appeared Glitter was trying to keep away from the media, he was arrested again in 2015 for charges dating back to the ‘70s and ‘80s and sentenced to a further 16 years behind bars.

Adam Hicks was a Disney star before he went on an armed robbery spree

There has been plenty of talk of Disney stars getting into trouble throughout the years. However, Adam Hicks appears to have taken that one step further. The former Disney star was once famous for his time in the musical drama movie ‘Lemonade Mouth’ and the sitcom ‘Zeke and Luther.’

That was until 2018 when news broke that Adam and his girlfriend had been trying to rob multiple people in the area. Apparently, they held a weapon to people’s faces and managed to get their hands on some money before they were caught and arrested. It took several years for the trials to come to the conclusion that Adam was guilty of several of the charges and ultimately sentenced to five years behind bars.

Bill Cosby could be heading back to prison if another trial takes place

What started as an impressive acting career for Bill Cosby has quickly become a career tainted by his various crimes. Throughout the years, more women have stepped forward to talk about the inappropriate behavior they suffered from the actor, with as many as 60 now on record. Various women, including famous faces, share similar stories of having drinks and narcotics forced on them before they had no idea what was happening.

In 2016, a judge ruled there was enough evidence for a trial. However, this resulted in a mistrial the following year. 2018 saw Cosby finally sentenced to three to ten years, but things didn’t end there. He was behind bars until 2021, when the judge overturned his conviction. There is now an ongoing case for yet another trial.

Shannon Richardson sent poison-laced letters, among other things, before she was caught

The zombie horror show “The Walking Dead” instantly became one of the most popular of all time as it seemed as though people couldn’t get enough of the action. Shannon Richardson was one of the many actresses who became a household name thanks to her part in it all. Still, it wasn’t long before her crimes meant her career was all but forgotten.

Shannon – who was pregnant at the time – used her husband’s credit card to send poison-laced letters to Barack Obama and other prominent faces. The actress spoke about weapon control laws and even tried to frame her husband for a crime before she was caught. Shannon was handed 18 years behind bars in 2013 and could be out as early as 2029 but won’t be granted parole.

Tay-K 47 escaped from custody and committed more crimes before he was recaptured

Becoming a star seemed to be the only thing on Tay-K 47’s mind when the rapper was accused of taking someone’s life in a botched robbery in 2019 at just 16 years old. Although Tay was a teenager, he stood trial as an adult. He was allowed to be on house arrest during the trial but cut off his tag three months into the sentence and went on the run.

During this time, Tay released a track called ‘The Race’ that charted and featured a scene of him standing next to a wanted poster of himself in the video. Tay also committed two more robberies in this time and took another person’s life before he was caught. The courts ultimately ruled Tay will spend 55 years behind bars.

Will Hayden will never see the outside world again with his three life sentences

Becoming known as one of the faces of the reality series ‘Sons of Guns’ meant there was a time Will Hayden was a household name. However, it wasn’t long before he disappeared from our screens and seemingly vanished without a trace. That’s because Will was actually in trouble with the law due to inappropriate behavior with a minor.

The first to come forward was Will’s ex-girlfriend and mother of a 12-year-old daughter. Will’s eldest daughter also told her story when the accusations were made. Although he pleaded not guilty, Will was sentenced to two life sentences – later increased to three – for the charges, plus an additional 40 years with no chance of parole or suspension of sentence, meaning he will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Mark David Chapman became famous for ending John Lennon’s life

It comes to something when your crime is the reason everyone knows your name. However, it would be tough for anyone to take the legend that was John Lennon’s life without people remembering the horrifying day. The person behind the crime was Mark David Chapman. It’s said that he had always been a fan of the Beatles but became increasingly annoyed with Lennon’s statements and behavior.

That’s when Mark plotted to wait for Lennon outside his apartment, where he ended his life and waited for the police to arrive. Initially, Mark’s lawyers hoped to get an insanity plea, but this was later retracted. Mark was sentenced to 20 years to life and has been denied parole 11 times since becoming eligible in 2000.

Suge Knight is claiming self-defense, but the courts weren’t entirely convinced

His record company teamed with his music career meant that Suge Knight had a huge career behind him – and plenty of enemies. Although they didn’t always brush each other the wrong way, an altercation happened between Suge and Bone Sloane that saw things take a dark turn. It’s reported the fight got so bad that Suge grazed Bone with his car.

However, he also hit and ended the life of Terry Carter in the process. Suge claims it was self-defense, but he was arrested and sentenced to 28 years in prison, being eligible for parole in 2037. Things took another turn when Suge opened up about an alleged plot formed by Dr. Dre to end his life, claiming there is a paper trail and plenty of proof.

Kidd Creole has been waiting for a trial for almost five years

Even though he was arrested in 2017, it’s believed that rapper Kidd Creole is still waiting for a trial. He was the founder of the group Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five but has been behind bars for years after Creole was accused of ending the life of a homeless man, John Jolly.

It’s claimed that the pair were in the middle of a fight when Creole stabbed John in the chest. However, the rapper states it was all self-defense. According to him, John was following him and looked as though he was about to attack when Creole got scared and tried to defend himself. Whatever the case, Creole has confessed he’s struggling behind bars as he waits for his trial date.

RondoNumbaNine was involved in taking someone’s life back in 2014

The drill scene turned things around at the turn of the century as more rappers turned to the genre. However, several people accused the music of glorifying and encouraging violence due to the subject of the songs. RondoNumbaNine was one of the many who broke out onto the scene thanks to the genre, but his 2013 song ‘Hang Wit Me’ teamed with his later crime was enough to make people debate the music once more.

Rondo was just 17 years old in 2014 when he was involved in the ending of a cab driver’s life. It’s said Javan Boyd was waiting for a customer when fellow rapper Cdai shot multiple times. Rondo was sentenced to 39 years, but fans are hopeful his appeal will eventually go through.

Amy Locane had to return to jail in 2020 for a new, stricter sentence

It looked like Amy Locane had done her time and served her sentence when she was taken back to jail in September 2020. For years, the actress was best known for her parts in the musical comedy movie ‘Cry-Baby’ and soap opera ‘Melrose Place.’ Now, Amy is recognized for spending multiple years in prison. It started in June 2010 when she was traveling 53 mph in a 35 zone.

Amy crashed into an almost-stopped car and ended the life of Helene Seeman. Being three times over the legal limit for drinking and driving meant that Amy was sentenced to three years and served two-and-a-half. However, later appeals meant Amy was brought back behind bars and sentenced to eight years as the judge agreed the original sentence was too light.

Casanova has been convicted of further crimes since being arrested

Things have continued to get worse for rapper Casanova since he was incarcerated, as more and more crimes have been tacked on to the original charges. The authorities believed Casanova was a leader within the Bloods gang, the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation Gang. Although a warrant was issued, only 17 of 18 members were arrested as Casanova was missing.

The rapper turned himself in and quickly faced charges of dealing illegal substances, fraud, and robbery. Sadly for Casanova, things took another turn in 2021, when the charge of attempting to take someone’s life was added to the list. It’s believed Casanova was caught up with a rival gang in a club when two people were shot. If he’s found guilty, then Casanova could face life behind bars.

Jared Fogle rose to fame as the face of Subway before losing it all to illegal activities

Jared Fogle shot to fame as the man who weighed over 400 pounds at 20 years old but lost more than half of his body weight in a year by eating two Subway sandwiches a day. His dedication to the company was enough to see Jared become the face of the commercials, but he disappeared from our screens when his crimes were uncovered.

Jared was forced to take a plea deal in 2015 that saw him confess to a host of inappropriate behavior and images of minors, many of which were sent to him by none other than the head of his charity. The Subway star was sentenced to 15 years in prison but will have to serve at least 13 before he’s eligible for parole.

Sam Hurd signed a million-dollar contract before he was charged

Being a part of the NFL meant that Sam Hurd was once playing with the likes of the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears. While his name might have faded from the sport, his actions won’t be going anywhere any time soon. It turns out that Sam busied himself moving illegal substances when he wasn’t on the field and was handling as much as $100,000 a week.

Sadly for Sam, he couldn’t keep his plans to himself, as he bragged to an undercover officer about wanting to up his game to bring back $2 million a month. Sam was 28 years old and had just signed a $5 million contract when he was sentenced to 15 years in 2013.

Austin Jones lied about his age to communicate with underage fans

There has been plenty of drama in recent years between online personalities. However, not all of them have ended up with someone behind bars. That is until we get to Austin Jones, who is currently serving ten years behind bars. Austin once had more than 500,000 subscribers who fell for his acapella singing videos.

However, the online personality was accused of lying about his age to get underage fans to perform dance moves for his entertainment. A petition was started to have Austin removed from the Vans Warped Tour – and it worked – before he was arrested and charged in February 2019. All of Austin’s videos and his channel have since been removed from the internet, with many glad to see the back of them.

Allison Mack was one of the top members of a cult before she was caught

The comedy show ‘Wilfred’ and the superhero series ‘Smallville’ were once the places actress Allison Mack called her home. Now, she is facing the next few years in prison. On the surface, it seemed as though NXIVM was nothing more than a multi-level marketing company that specialized in professional development seminars. That was until the truth came out that it was a front for a trafficking cult.

Allison had been a part of it since 2006 and later grew close to the founder, even getting intimate with him. Allison was tasked with recruiting actors, branding members, and hosting initiation ceremonies, among other things. Initially, Allison faced almost 18 years in prison but was ultimately sentenced to three in June 2021 before three years probation.

B.G. was caught driving with stolen weapons when he was arrested in 2009

Teaming up with Turk, Juvenile, and Lil Wayne meant that rapper B.G. was once a part of the Hot Boys. Although he has a host of albums under his belt and has worked with some major names in the business, B.G.’s career came to an end in November 2009. It’s reported that he was driving with his girlfriend when the pair were pulled over as part of a routine traffic spot.

It’s only then that officers allegedly discovered three weapons in the car, two of which were reported to be stolen. B.G. appeared in court in February 2010 and pleaded not guilty. However, he was found guilty of all charges and sentenced to spend 14 years in federal prison for various crimes.

Michael Jace ended his wife’s life in front of their two children

Being part of the police drama, ‘The Shield’ introduced Michael Jace to many people around the world. However, little did many people know that the actor had a violent history. A former partner revealed she had been abused by Michael before she managed to get away. Sadly, his wife wasn’t that lucky.

It’s said that Michael is also known for being jealous and believed his wife was seeing another man when she announced she wanted a divorce. Although there has been no evidence of this, Michael shot at her several times while their two sons, five and eight at the time, were in the room in 2014. The actor was later found guilty of all charges and sentenced to 40 years in prison.

Phil Spector won’t be eligible for parole until 2028 after ending an actress’ life

For years, Phil Spector was a record producer to the stars. That was until 2009 came around, and he was accused of taking the life of actress Lana Clarkson. It’s alleged the crime occurred in his mansion back in February 2003. Still, it took many years of investigation before they could nail the ending of Lana’s life on Phil.

Even now, Phil claims that he is an innocent man. The trial saw the former record producer sentenced to a minimum of 19 years and a maximum life sentence. This means he will be eligible for parole in 2028 when he’s 88 years old. The Blast reports Phil has spent most of his time inside battling his ex-wife over spousal payments and splitting their goods.

Trevone Boykin was fired from the Seahawks following his charges

Being a quarterback for the Seahawks meant that Trevone Boykin was once just about everywhere people looked. That’s why it came as even more of a surprise to many fans that he had been arrested and charged with harming his then-girlfriend. TMZ reports that Trevone was “accused of choking and breaking the jaw” of Shabrika Bailey in 2018.

The two felony charges came with plenty of repercussions, such as the potential of decades behind bars and getting cut from the Seahawks. In the end, Trevone pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years in February 2020. This isn’t the first time the quarterback has been in trouble, as Trevone was already involved in a 2015 fight and caught with illegal substances.

Ian Watkins has continued to break the law since his 29-year sentence

Fans of the former rock band Lostprophets might recognize Ian Watkins as the lead singer. The band’s songs ‘Rooftops,’ ‘Last Summer,’ and ‘Everybody’s Screaming’ were once anthems worldwide. Unfortunately, the actions of Watkins meant it all came crashing down. It started in December 2012 when he was accused of inappropriate behavior and content relating to minors.

Initially, Watkins denied the charges but later pleaded guilty to some. The following year, Watkins was sentenced to 29 years in prison. However, the day after his plea, Watkins described his crimes as “mega lolz” to a fan, has been accused of trying to groom a young mother while in prison, and was caught with a cell phone in March 2018, leading to a further ten months added to his sentence.

YNW Melly is waiting to hear if he will lose his life behind bars

He didn’t have the chance to enjoy years of success – being just 22 – but YNW Melly already worked with some prominent names before his arrest. Melly had been in and out of prison as a teenager for various charges. However, the new indictment accused Melly of being involved in ending the lives of fellow rappers YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser in October 2018, and that’s where things get confusing.

Even though the YNW group describes themselves as family, it’s believed Melly worked with a fellow YNW rapper to end the pair’s lives. Melly eventually turned himself in, pleading not guilty, and was later accused of ending an officer’s life in 2017. His trial is set for March 2022, where Melly is facing life imprisonment and capital punishment.

Corey Miller has been receiving help from Kim Kardashian to clear his name

With a name like his stage name, many believed that it was inevitable that Corey Miller would end up behind bars for taking someone’s life. That’s precisely what happened in 2002 when it was announced Miller took a teen’s life at a nightclub. However, there have been several revelations since. Miller was sentenced to life in prison until an unlikely ally in the form of Kim Kardashian stepped forward.

The reality star has been campaigning to free wronged criminals in recent years, stating a unanimous vote is needed in cases like Miller’s. Still, he was found guilty 10-2. Two eyewitnesses have also retracted their statements since Miller’s sentence. Both claim they feared they would get in trouble with the law if they didn’t go along with the story.

Ray Nagin used his position of mayor to fund his personal life

Being the mayor of New Orleans didn’t mean that Ray Nagin was about to keep his nose clean. In fact, it was quite the opposite, as he was accused of using his time in power to fund his lifestyle. It’s reported Ray would use the offer of valuable city contracts in exchange for people using his son’s company and funding his own personal lifestyle.

The former mayor was found guilty and charged with 20 counts of money laundering, fraud, and bribery in 2014 and was hit with a sentence of ten years. Although Ray has appealed his sentencing, they have all been denied. For now, it seems that Ray is due to be released from prison at some point in May 2023.

Julian Assange has been held in a high-security prison since 2019

Australian activist and publisher Julian Assange has been fighting for his freedom from the moment he was a wanted man. It started in 2010 when the US government launched an investigation into Julian’s site WikiLeaks as it contained information on various wars and other government matters. This was topped by Sweden issuing an international arrest warrant for inappropriate behavior.

The charges were eventually dropped, but Julian was forced to seek refuge in London in the Embassy of Ecuador, where he was given asylum. Julian was initially sentenced to 50 weeks in prison. However, he’s been in a high-security prison since April 2019. Multiple appeals have been denied, and the UK announced in December 2021 that Julian could finally be extradited to the US for trial.

G. Dep tried to confess to his crime multiple times before the police believed him

1998 marked the year rapper G. Dep signed with Bad Boy Records, releasing his first album just a few years later. Little did anyone know that Dep had been living with a secret for years. As if that wasn’t enough, it turns out that he had tried to confess to the crime twice before, but officers always wrote the confessions off to someone under the influence of narcotics or drink.

They finally took Dep seriously in December 2010, as he confessed to a cold case from October 1993. Apparently, Dep was trying to commit armed robbery when someone lost their life. All of the details matched up, so Dep was arrested and charged. Ultimately, he was sentenced to 15 years to life in April 2011.

03 Greedo could be free as soon as 2023 even though he’s sentenced until 2038

03 Greedo is one of the many rappers who had a dedicated fan base before being arrested and sentenced to a lengthy stay behind bars. However, his fans haven’t forgotten who he is and continue to rally around for support. Greedo was first arrested in 2016 when a traffic stop led to something much worse.

Officers claim they smelt narcotics from within the rapper’s car and uncovered a host of illegal substances alongside two stolen weapons in the trunk. The seriousness of the crimes initially meant Greedo was facing up to 300 years in prison. However, a plea deal meant Greedo was handed just 20 that started in 2018. There is a chance Greedo could be out within five years with good behavior, but parole was denied in 2020.

R. Kelly is still waiting for a trial date due to several delays

The documentary ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ got the world talking about what the rapper had been doing behind closed doors and was enough to launch another investigation into various claims from throughout the years. It turned out R. Kelly had been running a ring that involved taking young girls and keeping them from their families, sometimes to act inappropriately.

Reports also state that R. Kelly had complete control over the girls, so they never felt like running away or getting help. There have been further claims that the rapper may have once paid off witnesses in a former charge of indecent images. The global pandemic means R. Kelly’s court date has been delayed several times, but he has been attacked various times while waiting for that time behind bars.

Joseph Son was linked to a case from almost 20 years before he was caught

Playing the part of Random Task in the sky comedy ‘Austin Powers: International man of Mystery’ was enough to introduce actor Joseph Son to the world. Sadly, all of that was forgotten when he was charged and arrested in 2008. It turns out it was DNA from an unrelated case that left Joseph to be charged with a crime dating back to December 1990, where a woman was kidnapped, harmed, and subject to inappropriate behavior.

Joseph was initially sentenced to life with the possibility of parole. However, Joseph was just one month into his sentence when he used his MMA fighting skills to end the life of his cellmate. Prosecutors tried to battle for another life sentence for the former actor. He was ultimately sentenced to another 27 years.

Josh Duggar was caught with illegal images in 2021 and now faces life behind bars

Things were going well for the family on the reality show ‘19 Kids and Counting’ until news of Josh Duggar and his inappropriate behavior, including toward his own sisters, hit the headlines. The scandal was enough to mark the end of the show. However, this was far from over. Josh has been in and out of trouble with the law ever since.

In April 2021, Josh was arrested again for possessing indecent images of minors and has been fighting the charges ever since. In 2022, Josh’s lawyers filed to have the charges against him dropped altogether. On the other hand, the courts found him guilty, meaning Josh now faces a $250,000 fine and up to 20 years in prison for each count.

Max B has been continually fighting to have his 75-year sentence reduced

Things have continued to take twists and turns for Max B ever since he was sentenced back in 2009. Organizing a robbery that resulted in someone losing their life was enough to see the rapper get charged for nine of the 11 crimes he was accused of and came with an initial 75-year sentence.

Max B remained a big name in the rap community as he signed deals to release an album from inside. In September 2016, it was announced Max B took a plea bargain that meant his sentence was reduced down to 20 years, but that wasn’t the end. 2019 brought more news that the sentence was reduced even more to 12 years, meaning the rapper is set to walk free sometime in 2022.

Joe Exotic let his obsession with his enemy go too far

Joe Exotic, The Tiger King – this man is known by many names. The Netflix documentary about the rise and fall of his big cat collection was enough to turn Joe into a household name. However, another part of his life that gripped the world was Joe’s obsession with his rival, Carol Baskin. The documentary explained how they had been feuding for years but took a new turn when Carol’s life was reportedly in danger.

It was alleged that Joe had hired two people to take her life, and he was subsequently arrested and sentenced to 22 years behind bars for the almost crime and various animal abuse charges. However, lawyers have argued that Joe’s sentence was too harsh, and he is currently waiting for a re-sentencing trial.

Ricardo Medina Jr. ended his roommate’s life with a sword following an argument

It might be tough for many to recognize Ricardo Medina Jr. without his famous costume, as he shot to fame for bringing the Red Power Ranger to life. However, 2017 marked an entirely new chapter in the former actor’s life, as he was found guilty of ending his roommate, Joshua Sutter’s life in 2017. The crime occurred two years before, with Ricardo claiming he acted in self-defense.

Apparently, the pair were at home when an argument broke out over Ricardo’s girlfriend. The actor claims he locked himself in the bedroom when Joshua forced his way in, and he ended his life with a sword. Ricardo eventually pleaded guilty to a lesser charge to avoid life in prison and was sentenced to six years behind bars.