In Broward County, Florida, the fourth individual involved in the killing of rapper XXXTentacion has received a reduced sentence after agreeing to a plea deal. The incident occurred in June 2018 when XXXTentacion was fatally shot during a robbery. The 20-year-old rapper, whose real name was Jahseh Onfroy, was leaving a motorcycle dealership when he was attacked by four men in an attempted robbery. The suspects fled the scene, and ultimately four individuals were charged in connection with the crime.

Two of them, Dedrick Williams and Michael Boatwright, were already convicted and sentenced to lengthy prison terms. The third suspect, Trayvon Newsome, is still awaiting trial.

The fourth and final suspect, Robert Allen, entered a plea deal in which he agreed to cooperate with prosecutors and testify against his co-defendants. As a result, his sentence was reduced from first-degree murder to second-degree murder. The plea deal also included a recommended sentence of 25 years in prison, with a chance of parole after 20 years.

Allen was the last defendant to make a deal, as he had initially refused to cooperate with law enforcement. However, after being faced with evidence and the potential consequences, he agreed to assist the prosecution.

The reduced sentence for Allen has generated mixed reactions from the public. While some argue that it is necessary to secure convictions and gather evidence, others believe that those involved in such a heinous crime should receive harsher punishments.

The case has brought attention to the importance of plea deals in criminal justice and the complexities involved in balancing justice and the need for information. As the trial progresses, the circumstances surrounding XXXTentacion's death continue to be scrutinized, amplifying the wider debate on crime and punishment in the United States.