Big Freedia Is Not Going To Jail, Gets Probation

Big Freedia, the Queen of Bounce, is facing no jail time after defrauding the government. Freedia, who is 38, pleaded guilty to purposely underreporting her income and fraudulently receiving federal housing voucher money to the tune of $35,000, over a period of some years. She made the plea of guilty a few months back and was just sentenced yesterday. The verdict: three years of probation in addition to paying $35,000 in restitution. Not too bad concerning she was facing a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. U.S. District Judge Lance Africk handed down the sentence and also made it a point to tell Freedia to not relapse into drug abuse.

Scroll down to celebrate Big Freedia's freedom by listening to her music and catching her live on tour. Scroll down for dates.

Big Freedia Tour:

August 27^th @ Austin Pride, Austin, TX

September 17^th @ Martin’s Restaurant & Bar

October 12^th @ Saturn, Birmingham, AL

October 13^th @ Exit/In, Nashville, TN

October 15^th @ Strange Matter, Richmond, VA

October 17^th @ The Foundry, Philadelphia, PA

October 18^th @ Howard Theatre, Washington, DC

October 19^th House of Independents, Asbury Park, NJ

October 21^st, Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn, NY

October 23^rd @ Brighton Music Hall, Somerville, MA

November 4^th @ Night Of The Living Fest, Tucson, AZ

H/T: The New Orleans Advocate