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One day after being arrested in a massive drug raid in Baltimore, Felicia Pearson, better known to most as Snoop from HBO’s drama series The Wire , is proclaiming her innocence. REWIND: Antonio “Huggy Bear” Fargas On Snitching & Blaxploitation 25 Reasons We Love “Boyz N The Hood” Pearson’s public relations team sent out a statement on her behalf: “Felicia Pearson has the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. In Felicia’s case, she feels that she is being targeted not only because of her portrayal of the memorable character “Snoop” On HBO’s critically acclaimed series THE WIRE; but also because of where she is from in Baltimore. Felicia grew up where high crime rates, drug use and violence are the norm. Felicia has overcome numerous hard ships in her lifetime. She does not expect these hardships to be used as an excuse for illegal activities. She has never stopped working on self improvement. Felicia has made strong statements against drugs and violence of any kind. She is focused on living a positive life-style encouraging youth and formerly incarcerated women to make positive choices for themselves. She is currently working on 3 films that are shooting in Philadelphia with Len Daniels and T-Town Music Group. Felicia hopes to return to the Philadelphia film set immediately, and wants her friends and fans to know that she is keeping her head up, shoulders back and that she is prepared to fight these new charges against her.” Spotted @ HipHopWired.com RELATED: Snoop From “The Wire” Arrested In Drug Raid RELATED: Wendell Pierce Cast In “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn”
