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Penance Ain't No Thang

Rapper Snoop Dogg pleaded no contest to felony gun and drug charges, avoiding what could have been a years-long prison sentence.(AP Photo/Mel Melcon, pool)

Now that rapper Snoop Dogg's had his day in court after getting busted on gun and drug charges at Bob Hope Airport, what now? The AP takes a look at celebrity justice, and what Snoop can expect. An excerpt:

Superior Court Judge Terry Smerling said the 35-year-old rapper, born Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr., could spend 400 of those hours working with the youth football league he started several years ago. The remainder of his time will be spent working with non-profit organizations approved by the county's probation department, according to court documents.

He should consider himself lucky. Not all celebrities get choice gigs; some are even treated like average citizens.

East of the 5

The news and views from Glendale, Burbank and adjacent 'hoods, brought to you by Daily News reporter Alex Dobuzinskis (And yes, we know a chunk of Burbank is WEST of the 5, but "Mostly East of the 5" doesn't quite have the same ring to it.)
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