Wiz Khalifa's Legal Battle in Romania: Court Rejects Appeal of Nine-Month Jail Sentence for Drug Possession
A Romanian court has rejected an appeal by American rapper Wiz Khalifa to overturn his nine-month jail sentence for drug possession in Romania. The court of appeal's decision followed Khalifa's arrest in July 2024 for allegedly smoking cannabis on stage at a music festival in Constanta County. Prosecutors found him in possession of over 18 grams of cannabis and convicted him of drug possession for personal use. Khalifa's appeal to annul the sentence was deemed inadmissible, and a request to suspend the sentence was denied.
Khalifa's legal troubles in Romania began with a criminal fine in April for illegal drug possession, which was later appealed by prosecutors seeking a harsher punishment. Romania has strict drug laws, criminalizing possession of cannabis for personal use with potential prison sentences or fines. It remains uncertain if Romanian authorities will pursue extradition given Khalifa's U.S. citizenship and residency status.
Efforts to obtain a comment from Khalifa's representatives on the recent legal developments have not yielded a response. The rapper's legal battle in Romania highlights the consequences of drug possession in a country with stringent drug laws. Stay updated on this story and more by downloading the WPXI News app for breaking news alerts and following Channel 11 News on social media.