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Cassidy Facing Murder Allegations

The Philly rapper was arrested for violating probation and more serious charges.

On Saturday, (May 14) Philadelphia rapper Cassidy (Barry Adria Reese) was arrested in New Jersey for probation violation but is also a suspect in two attempted murder cases, according to reports. Sources say Cassidy was cuffed at a local convenience store near Jersey City without incident and that the 28-year-old was "surprised" by the arrest. He is being held in the Bergen County Jail waiting to be extradited to Philadelphia where the crimes were allegedly committed. In 2006 Reese was convicted for involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 23 months.

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