Musicrooms.net: UK Government Challenges Snoop Dogg Ruling

UK Government Challenges Snoop Dogg Ruling
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MusicRooms on 07 April, 2008
 
The 36-year-old rapper was banned from entering Britain in March 2007 after he
was involved in a brawl with police at Heathrow Airport.
The star had been expected to perform in front of over 65,000 fans  as part of
the 'Heavyweights Of Hip-Hop tour', alongside P Diddy, however the tour was
subsequently cancelled.
Last January Snoop - whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr -
successfully appealed against the ruling and was given entry clearance by an
asylum immigration tribunal.
However, the UK Border Agency is today challenging the ruling. A spokesman
said: "We were disappointed with the judge's decision in this case and have
challenged his decision." A ruling on the case is not expected today.
Last year, Snoop was refused entry into Australia because of his extensive
criminal record.  He was also last year sentenced to five years' probation and
800 hours of community service in the US after he pleaded no contest to gun and
drug charges.