Celebrity Justice
Foxy Brown Gets a Year in the Slammer!

Foxy Brown will spend the next year in jail for violating her probation -- and she's going straight back to a cell on Rikers Island, where she's spent the last two weeks.
Breaking News: Foxy Brown
TMZ was in the courtroom when it all went down, and Judge Melissa Jackson slammed Foxy's pleas for mercy, calling her a "great actress," and saying that if this were the first time she'd apologized, she might be believable, but not now. We're told that Foxy was visibly distraught by the verdict, and her mother refused to talk to reporters outside. Foxy originally was sentenced to the probation after an assault on two employees at a nail salon in Manhattan.

Outside the courtroom, cops from New Jersey -- where she allegedly lied to cops about her birthdate and state of residence -- told TMZ that she got what she deserved. Interesting note: if she serves the full term, Foxy will give birth in prison.

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The bad news didn't end there for Foxy (real name: Inga Marchand), as she was also indicted in Kings County for her alleged attack on a Brooklyn woman with a BlackBerry. What's more, she was indicted on charges of battery in connection with an incident at a Florida hair salon in February.

Her lawyer Alan Stutman told TMZ that he thought the punishment was "unfair." TMZ has learned that Foxy will be transported later tonight to a women's facility on Rikers Island where she will serve her sentence, during which she will be eligible for parole in eight months -- if she behaves, that is.

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31. i feel so bad for her and she is having a baby too

Posted at 5:53PM on Sep 7th 2007 by tana

32. 8 MONTHS IS WHAT SHE GETS IN NY, IF SHE HAS GOOD BEHAVIOR
HAD SHE BEEN SENTENCED TO STATE TIME SHE WOULD BE GOING TO BEDFORD
CORRECTIONAL
EITHER WAY, SHE IS DONE. ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT WILL NOT EVEN BE CONSIDERED
THERE ARE NO PROGRAMS FOR THAT ON RIKERS
BUT HOLD ON, SHE STILL HAS MORE CASES
IT IS NOT WHO THE CELEB IS PARIS OR NICOLE
IT IS THE JURISDICTION. IT IS THE DA'S WHO PROSECUTE THESE CASES
LIKE NOW. AN NYPD OFFICER WAS SHOT IN THE BRONX,
ON 176 AND MT. HOPE IF THEY CATCH THE PEOPLE
THEY WILL DO STATE TIME.

Posted at 6:17PM on Sep 7th 2007 by scandalous

33. The real story would be finding someone who cares.

Posted at 5:57PM on Sep 7th 2007 by itsalwaysme

34. Damn!! That's cold!! I bet she wishes she just took the first plea deal for 9 months now she got 3 more added!!! Maybe she'll just do half I wouldn't wish her having a baby in Prison. Good Luck Foxy maybe u need to come back to Cali like Biggie LMAO!!

Posted at 5:59PM on Sep 7th 2007 by Mzdiva

35. Yay, East Coast justice! Paris, Nicole and Lindsay are foolish, stupid girls, but they didn't repeatedly violate probation by assaulting people. I hope she loses some of that attitude before she goes to jail.

Posted at 5:58PM on Sep 7th 2007 by Angela

36. I can't believe that a judge would sentence this young lady to a year in jai. Where is the justice when Paris and Lindsay and Nicole can get away with serious offenses such as drunk driving and the possession of hard drugs. I'm certainly not saying that Foxy is an example of virtuous behavior. But it does seem like there are still two distinct Americas--Black and white.

Posted at 6:00PM on Sep 7th 2007 by vernetta

37. #13 is rhight..3 months

Posted at 6:00PM on Sep 7th 2007 by JoeBHills

38. It's true that it wsn't fair for Paris, Lindsay & Nicole to only do the barest minimum of time, but remember-- their violations were misdemeanors. This was Foxy's SECOND assault probation violation, which is a lot more serious. Plus, you gotta add in the East Coast factor (yes, all the folks talking about how NY/NJ don't play like Cali are mostly right on), and Foxy's "I'm-a-star-so-the-rules-don't-apply-to-me" attitude...heck, that was practically waving a red flag in front of a bull! That judge would've swallowed her own tongue before she let Foxy off lightly. For the baby's sake, I hope Foxy will get some time off for good behavior (and EARN it)!

Posted at 6:06PM on Sep 7th 2007 by cubalibre

39. #31
that is 8 months in NYC if you have good behavior
REMEMBER FOXY SNORTS COKE AND WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE
SHE MAY GET A NEW CHARGE WHILE IN THERE FOR CONTRABAND-ILLEGAL PARAPHENALIA OR EVEN SOME DRUGS.
GOOD RIDDANCE TO OLD TRASH
THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE ON RIKERS WHO DO NOT DESERVE TO BE THERE
THERE ARE THOSE WHO DIED UNJUSTLY IN NYC
THAT IS WHY WHEN THEY DO GET IT RIGHT WE lol LOL LOL

Posted at 6:18PM on Sep 7th 2007 by scandalous

40. Hi Vernetta,

I understand your frustration with the legal system. However, it's less black and white than "Hollywood Justice", and the rest of us. NY is known for not giving easy sentences based on celebrity status.

Posted at 6:07PM on Sep 7th 2007 by Angela

41. vernetta--you called her a 'young lady'!!!! no way will she ever be a lady!

Posted at 6:11PM on Sep 7th 2007 by oh, please!

42. It is unfortunate to hear that, when there are so many other people walking around who have done far worse crimes. I mean honestly, everyday people are tempted to throw a phone at a person a time or two...I know I have, whether or not I do it is a different story. I think that when a person is about to be a mother, their lives change drastically. I mean, dare I say it, Look at Nicole Richie? She's not photographed or rumored to be doing anything bad now. When your pregnant you really are acquiring the instant "I'm going to turn out like my mother" feelings, so she might actually be sympathetic for her crimes now. I hope she gets a lesser sentence, no mom to be should give birth in a slammer and have to give their baby away...even if it is to a relative.

Posted at 6:12PM on Sep 7th 2007 by Star

43. This is a roll on the floor laughing moment!
She sure is a slow learner!

Posted at 6:14PM on Sep 7th 2007 by Firefly

44. VERNETTA
DO NOT CRY FOR HOLLYWOOD JUSTICE
WE HAVE INNOCENT PEOPLE DYING EVERY DAY
SEAN BELL, YUSEF HAWKINS, ETC.RIGHT NOW IN BRONX, NY
A WHITE NYPD COP GOT SHOT ON 176TH ST AND JEROME
WE STILL CARE ABOUT OUR COPS, NO MATTER WHAT
THEY SAVED LIVES AND SACRIFICED THEIR OWNS ON SEPT 11

FOXY IS A LOSER
DO NOT CRY FOR FOXY SHE RESPECTS NOTHING BUT HER HAIR GLUE FOR HER
WEAVE, HER MARIJUANA AND HER COCAINE

Posted at 6:17PM on Sep 7th 2007 by scandalous

45. Does'nt Naomi Campbell do the same thing all the time? What jail is she in?

Posted at 4:01PM on Sep 17th 2007 by bha

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