In a 2015 trial, Maraj’s victim testified that she had been repeatedly raped by him while her mother was at work.
The 41-year-old is Nicki Minaj’s elder brother, an American singer and rapper.
He filed an appeal against his conviction, but the judge dismissed it.
On the girl’s pajama bottoms, according to the prosecution, was located DNA evidence that was connected to Maraj.
The girl claimed that it occurred up to four times per week and occasionally twice daily; during the trial, her younger brother also testified and claimed to have seen one of the assaults.
Maraj’s lawyer requested a minimum sentence of 10 years to life and has stated that they will appeal the judge’s ruling.
On Monday, Maraj requested a second chance in court. He claimed he had an alcohol problem, but according to his counsel, he also had hypothermia, gout, and anemia.
What was Nicki Minaj brother convicted of?
According to US media, Nicki Minaj’s brother was found guilty of raping an 11-year-old girl and was given a sentence of 25 years to life in prison. In November 2017, Jelani Maraj was found guilty for the first time of child endangerment and predatory sexual assault.
