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Green told the BBC detectives were initially sceptical that 50 Cent was supporting Hassan’s bail application, which the judge turned down.<\/p>\n
“When you get something like that come in, it’s quite a unique moment and I think the team were a little bit shocked,” he said.<\/p>\n
“You obviously think it’s fake to start with… it’s obviously one of those things you’ll never forget as part of an investigation.”<\/p>\n
But detectives say Hassan’s defence team later submitted photos and videos that showed him on private jets and at US tour dates.<\/p>\n
The rapper also provided another letter for the sentencing hearing as part of Hassan’s mitigation.<\/p>\n
In it, 50 Cent said he had “known and worked closely with him for many years, both professionally and personally”.<\/p>\n
The rapper said in the letter: “I write as someone who has relied on him [Hassan] directly in my own business and who knows his character through years of firsthand experience.<\/p>\n
“I am aware of the matter that brings Mr Hassan before the court, and I do not write to minimize its seriousness. I write only to give the court an honest account of the man I have come to know through working alongside him over the years.”<\/p>\n
Later in the letter, 50 Cent said “employment will be available” to Hassan upon his release, adding: “His experience, reliability and understanding of the work make him someone I would welcome back without hesitation.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n