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Bobb'e J. Thompson sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for stolen gun

The 'That's So Raven' actor pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm by a felon after a 2025 traffic stop in Iowa.

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What to know

  • Thompson, known for playing Stanley on Disney's 'That's So Raven,' was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a stolen firearm.
  • A traffic stop in Iowa in September 2025 led to the discovery of a loaded .40-caliber handgun and marijuana in Thompson's vehicle; the gun had been reported stolen from Kansas City.
  • Thompson has prior convictions for assault with serious bodily injury (2020) and illegal firearm possession (2022), which contributed to the severity of the current charge.
  • He will serve 30 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, with no possibility of federal parole.

“Evidence in the case revealed that on September 22, 2025, law enforcement observed a vehicle, being driven by Thompson, driving 104 mph, in a 70-mph zone in Cerro Gordo County.”

U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Iowa, Federal prosecutors · Hindustan Times ↗ · Sep 17

Bobb'e J. Thompson Former Disney Channel child actorKyle Massey 'That's So Raven' co-starJudge Leonard T. Strand U.S. District Court Judge

Bobb'e J. Thompson sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for stolen gun
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    Thompson's 'That's So Raven' co-star Kyle Massey expresses support

    Kyle Massey, Thompson's former co-star from 'That's So Raven,' told TMZ on Monday that he loved Thompson and offered his support, encouraging him to keep his head up and expressing that the cast would take care of him.

    “Free Bobb'e J., man, that's my brother. We love you, we support you, we got your back, whatever you need, man, we're gonna take care of you.”
    — Kyle Massey
    1. 1 outlet Former Disney child star sentenced to more than 2 years in federal prison

      first by LA Times, 2d ago

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    U.S. Attorney's Office announces Thompson's 30-month federal prison sentence — U.S. District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand sentenced Thompson to 30 months in federal prison. After completing his prison term, he will be under supervised release for three years. There is no parole in the federal system. Thompson is currently in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service awaiting transfer to a federal prison.

  3. background

    Thompson pleads guilty to possession of firearm by a felon — Thompson pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon in connection with the September 2025 arrest. He faced prior convictions for battery with serious bodily injury and assault with force (2020) and illegal firearm possession (2022).

  4. background

    Thompson stopped while speeding 104 mph in Iowa; gun and marijuana found — Law enforcement observed Thompson driving 104 mph in a 70 mph zone in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. During the traffic stop, an officer noticed Thompson and a passenger switching seats and detected the odor of marijuana. A search of the vehicle revealed a backpack containing dispensary-bought marijuana and a loaded .40-caliber handgun with a 15-round magazine and one round in the chamber. The gun had been reported stolen from a vehicle in Kansas City, Missouri.

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