Kevin Gates

Kevin Gates won't be able to visit anyone in prison in Louisiana ever once again.

Upon visiting C-Murder in Prison house, rapper Kevin Gates apparently thought he was as well famous to follow the rules. At present he has been afterwards banned from all Louisiana prisons every bit a result of his actions during the visit. Gates decided to make a visit to the Elayn Hunt Correctional Middle before this twelvemonth to check in with his father and rapper Corey "C-Murder" Miller. During the visit, the rapper took pictures with C-Murder, Lee Lucas, Mac, Big Marlo, Cornbread and others. In the photos, Kevin Gates tin can be seen flashing wads of cash. The rapper took to his Instagram business relationship to share the photos simultaneously tagging the prison in the post.

The Department of Public Prophylactic and Corrections was made aware of the photos and an investigation launched. Co-ordinate to reports, Country corrections department spokesman Ken Pastorick explained it was against policy for any visitors to bring in a cash amount valuing over $300 into the prison. A DOC report dated July 24th citied Deputy Warden Perry Stagg and Major Jason Linzy, who both oversaw Gates' visit to the prison house, "deviated from standard institutional policies, resulting in multiple rule violations."

The two correctional officers were disciplined for their involvement however, Major Linzy was let off the claw while Deputy Warden Stagg was reassigned to a unlike mail. "Post-obit the investigation, Warden Tim Hooper concluded Perry Stagg'south detail as Deputy Warden of Elayn Hunt Correctional Center. He has been reassigned to his previous position as an Assistant Warden at Republic of angola, which equates to a lower position on the prison operations organizational chart, and a cutting in pay. Major Jason Linzy received a alphabetic character of counseling. Additional training has been provided to staff regarding visitation policies," stated spokesman Ken Pastorick in a argument released Mon, September 30th.

According to reports, Kevin Gates broke numerous prison house policies. The Baton Rouge rapper was allowed to drive his car into the forepart gates without having to be searched. The rapper likewise bypassed the visiting office and did non sign the visitor's log. It was also divulged that the rapper's father was not in the institution despite citing that as a reason for his visit. The rapper also did non make the prison aware of his previous criminal history. Kevin previously served 9 months out of a 30-month sentence for a felony weapons charge, and was released on parole.

At present based on reports via The Advocate, Kevin Gates has been banned from all Louisiana corrections institutions. Investigators on the matter besides wanted to file a criminal complaint for the introduction of contraband into a penal institution, all the same, due to the lack of show equally the coin in the photo was never seized, they were unable to practice so.