Brooklyn rapper 6ix9ine indicted on racketeering charges

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal authorities say the rapper known as Tekashi 6ix9ine is (teh-KAH’-shee sihks-NEYN’) is in custody and awaiting a Manhattan court appearance.
The Brooklyn-based rapper, whose legal name is Daniel Hernandez, is among four people arrested on racketeering and firearms charges.
Prosecutors didn’t immediately detail the allegations against the rapper.
The authorities also arrested three of Hernandez’s former associates.
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