Jamaican Dancehall Artiste Chronic Law Set for October Trial in US Federal Gun Case

Jamaican Dancehall artiste Chronic Law is scheduled to stand trial in the United States on October 26 on a federal gun possession charge, according to new reports on September 11.

According to Nationwide News, the court has also scheduled a pretrial hearing for September 30 before Judge W. Louis Sands. Although the trial is currently listed for October, court records state that proceedings must begin by November 9 to meet the 70-day requirement under the Speedy Trial Act.

The latest development comes after reports at the beginning of September revealed that Chronic Law had pleaded not guilty to the charge and was denied bail.

There is currently no indication in the court record that the entertainer intends to enter plea negotiations. Prosecutors have also not placed a plea offer on the record.

The case relates to an alleged incident in Georgia in November 2025. Federal authorities allege that Chronic Law, whose surname is Campbell, was stopped after speeding and attempting to evade police.

Investigators claim four firearms were later discovered inside the vehicle. Authorities further allege that one of the weapons had been reported stolen in Florida.

Federal prosecutors have also cited a separate arrest involving Campbell in February 2026. They claim the artiste acknowledged possessing the firearms and told investigators that the weapons had been used during the filming of music videos.

According to investigators, at least two of the firearms allegedly recovered can be seen in music videos featuring Chronic Law.

The September 30 pretrial hearing is scheduled to take place several weeks before the October 26 trial date.

source: nationwide news