Hushpuppi’s trial suspended due to pandemic

Due to the covid19 pandemic the trial of Ramon Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi has been suspended.

According to the Chamber orders of Judge Otis Wright released on September 23, the jury trial will continue by 9:00 a.m. on May 4, 2021.

Hushpuppi had pleaded not guilty to the four-count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracies, international money laundering and engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity.

In June, the 37-year-old Mr Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi, who is known for flaunting his opulent lifestyle on social media, was arrested in Dubai by some special operatives including the Emerati police officers and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) operatives.

If convicted, the Instagram big boy might spend the next 20 years in the U.S federal prison.

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