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Nicki Minaj's Brother Makes Court Appearance For Child Rape Charges

12/11/2015
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(Radio.com) Nicki Minaj's brother appeared at the New York's Nassau County courthouse on Wednesday (Dec. 9) to set a trial date for sexual assault charges involving a 12-year-old, whose gender is undisclosed.

While his famous sister didn't attend the preliminary hearing, her mother, Carol Maraj, did accompany Jelani Maraj to the courthouse, according to NY Daily News.

Jelani Maraj, who is accused of first-degree rape and first-degree sexual conduct against the preteen, was arraigned from his hospital bed earlier this month because of health issues. Read more here.

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