A lawyer from Mayweather’s camp reached out to Fletcher several weeks ago and asked about the specifics of bailing Knight out, the attorney said.
Fletcher said he talked to Knight on Wednesday about the possibility of Mayweather pulling through with bail.
“Suge said, ‘Man, I was really going to pull for him to win, but now I’m going to have to pray for him to win,’” Fletcher said.
Mayweather’s camp couldn’t immediately be reached for comment.
Knight pleaded not guilty Thursday to murder and attempted murder for allegedly plowing his truck into two men at a Compton restaurant earlier this year.
Knight’s bail remains at $10 million, even though his attorney requested it be reduced by half. A jury trial was set for July 7.
The quick hearing was different than Knight’s previous court appearances. He didn’t collapse in court, express the need to vomit or complain of pain.
He has complained of stomach issues and an ongoing medical complication after being shot multiple times last year at a West Hollywood nightclub.
His series of courtroom emergencies started in February, when he collapsed and was hospitalized during two appearances. He was rushed to the hospital for stomach-related medical issues and an unspecified medical emergency. At the time, his then-attorney said Knight's health problems were serious.
Then on March 20, Knight collapsed again after his bail was set at $25 million. Knight’s left shoulder was twitching and he appeared to tense up during the hearing.
Fletcher said he talked to Knight on Wednesday about the possibility of Mayweather pulling through with bail.
“Suge said, ‘Man, I was really going to pull for him to win, but now I’m going to have to pray for him to win,’” Fletcher said.
Mayweather’s camp couldn’t immediately be reached for comment.
Knight pleaded not guilty Thursday to murder and attempted murder for allegedly plowing his truck into two men at a Compton restaurant earlier this year.
Knight’s bail remains at $10 million, even though his attorney requested it be reduced by half. A jury trial was set for July 7.
The quick hearing was different than Knight’s previous court appearances. He didn’t collapse in court, express the need to vomit or complain of pain.
He has complained of stomach issues and an ongoing medical complication after being shot multiple times last year at a West Hollywood nightclub.
His series of courtroom emergencies started in February, when he collapsed and was hospitalized during two appearances. He was rushed to the hospital for stomach-related medical issues and an unspecified medical emergency. At the time, his then-attorney said Knight's health problems were serious.
Then on March 20, Knight collapsed again after his bail was set at $25 million. Knight’s left shoulder was twitching and he appeared to tense up during the hearing.