Meek Mill

The rapper Meek Mill's long travails in the legal system after finally over after outgoing Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf pardoned him for a misdemeanor gun charge from his teen years.

District Attorney Larry Krasner said Meek Mill did commit a crime, but was excessively punished, and that the criminal justice system needs to "evolve."

Three judges noted alleged police corruption in overturning the 2007 conviction of Meek Mill, who said the 10-year legal ordeal had been taxing.

A new docu-series, "Free Meek," follows the rapper's journey from artist to prison reform activist.

The rapper Meek Mill attracted a crowd of about 300 at the "Stand With Meek Mill" rally in downtown Philadelphia.

The rapper was being held on a violation of probation charge for a decade-old case.

Judge Genece Brinkley deferred the decision until June, when there will be another hearing in the case.

The judge won't recuse herself after allegations of bias against the hip-hop star.