Judge turns a deaf ear to Foxy Brown’s travel plea

NEW YORK – A judge has denied Foxy Brown’s request to get out of jail early so she can go to California for an ear examination and for repair of an electronic ear implant.

State Supreme Court Justice Melissa Jackson ruled on Thursday that the singer will not let Brown go to Los Angeles’ House Clinic for the exam and repair of a defective cochlear implant, the Manhattan district attorney’s office reported on Monday. Brown (29) revealed her hearing problems during a court appearance in 2004.Her petition to Jackson said that her condition was worsening in jail and that she faced serious harm to her hearing unless she had the cochlear implant reprogrammed and repaired.Prosecutors say Brown can get the treatment she needs in New York, but her attorneys say she requires the treatment of specialists at House Clinic.Brown, whose real name is Inga Marchand, was sentenced in September 2007 to a year in jail for violating probation.Jackson had put her on probation after she pleaded guilty to misdemeanour assault of two manicurists at a Manhattan nail salon in August 2004.Brown’s albums include ‘Ill Na Na’ and ‘Chyna Doll’, and she is known for her sexy outfits and racy lyrics.Her lawyer, Laura M Dilimetin, had no comment on the ruling.Nampa-APBrown (29) revealed her hearing problems during a court appearance in 2004.Her petition to Jackson said that her condition was worsening in jail and that she faced serious harm to her hearing unless she had the cochlear implant reprogrammed and repaired.Prosecutors say Brown can get the treatment she needs in New York, but her attorneys say she requires the treatment of specialists at House Clinic.Brown, whose real name is Inga Marchand, was sentenced in September 2007 to a year in jail for violating probation.Jackson had put her on probation after she pleaded guilty to misdemeanour assault of two manicurists at a Manhattan nail salon in August 2004.Brown’s albums include ‘Ill Na Na’ and ‘Chyna Doll’, and she is known for her sexy outfits and racy lyrics.Her lawyer, Laura M Dilimetin, had no comment on the ruling.Nampa-AP

In an age of information overload, Sunrise is The Namibian’s morning briefing, delivered at 6h00 from Monday to Friday. It offers a curated rundown of the most important stories from the past 24 hours – occasionally with a light, witty touch. It’s an essential way to stay informed. Subscribe and join our newsletter community.

The Namibian uses AI tools to assist with improved quality, accuracy and efficiency, while maintaining editorial oversight and journalistic integrity.