In a recent bond hearing, Quando Rondo, the rapper known as Tyquian Terrel Bowman, found himself accused by prosecutors of instructing gang members to arm themselves after spotting rivals at a movie theater. The hearing, held in Savannah, Georgia, marked the first court appearance for the 24-year-old artist, who is one of 18 individuals indicted on various gun and drug charges by the Chatham County District Attorney’s Office.
During the hearing, Quando’s attorney, Jonah Pine, made a case for his client’s release on bond, highlighting his local roots and previous success as a business owner, referring to him as a “local hero” in the community. However, assistant district attorney Chris Stofle vehemently contested this notion and presented alarming information to support his argument.
Stofle revealed that Quando, allegedly using his phone while at a movie theater, contacted his crew and instructed them to bring firearms upon noticing their rivals, referred to as the “opposition.” The prosecutor emphasized the potential threat Quando posed to the community, stating, “Is he a threat to the community? Yes, he is,” he stated. “The cause that we have shown that [Quando] made phone calls to other 60s Rollin gang members and said they are 1100 gang members up here—1100 is the opposition—and said bring your guns here. His words, your honor. That is a danger in the community.”
“When you have people coming to a movie theater bringing guns…that’s a danger to the community. That is the language that’s in the indictment,” he added.
Stofle further emphasized the gravity of the situation, explaining that the presence of individuals bringing weapons to a movie theater posed a significant risk to public safety. These details were outlined in the indictment against Quando.
On June 16, Quando Rondo surrendered to the police and faced multiple felony charges. In the morning of that day, he took to Twitter to express appreciation for his loved ones.
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