“Superfly Actor Kaalan Walker Sentenced to 50 Years to Life in Prison”

“Superfly Actor Kaalan Walker Sentenced to 50 Years to Life in Prison”

Kaalan Walker, who appeared in 2018’s “Superfly” movie, was sentenced Monday to 50 years to life in state jail after being convicted on a number of counts of rape, the Los Angeles district lawyer’s workplace confirmed.

A jury discovered the 27-year-old responsible in April on three counts of forcible rape, one depend of assault to commit oral copulation, two counts of statutory rape and two counts of rape by intoxication.

On the time of his conviction, Walker’s lawyer advised in a press release that Walker “maintains his innocence” and “didn’t obtain a good trial as many essential points have been excluded by the Court docket.”

In line with NBC Los Angeles and Rolling Stone, the victims associated with Walker’s convicted expenses embody ladies and minors. The shops additionally report that Walker was accused of utilizing the prospect of picture shoots and trade connections to prey on susceptible ladies.

“You are going to see a darkish facet of him,” deputy district lawyer Yasmin Fardghassemi stated in the courtroom, per NBC Los Angeles and Rolling Stone. “After they stated ‘Cease,’ he did not care.”

In the course of the trial, Flier portrayed the accusers as liars looking for “revenge” towards his shopper, in line with NBC Los Angeles and Rolling Stone.

“They’re going to deceive you as a result of they know that they fell for his BS,” he added. “It is payback to Mr. Walker.”

Walker portrayed the position of Juju, a rival gang member, who’s in opposition to star Trevor Jackson’s Youngblood Priest character. The movie is a contemporary tackle the 1972 movie of the identical title.

Along with “Superfly,” Walker additionally appeared in the 2017 movie “Kings,” which starred Halle Berry, and the 2018 collection “In Contempt.”