Breaking: Nicki Minaj’s brother found guilty in child rape case, faces life in prison

Nicki Minaj’s brother was just found guilty in his child rape trial … a case that lasted nearly 3 weeks.

The verdict for Jelani Maraj came in Thursday in Long Island … he was found guilty of predatory sexual assault against a child and endangering the welfare of a child.

He faces 25 years to life in prison. He’ll be sentenced on December 14. Nassau County D.A. Madeline Singas tells TMZ … “We hope that today’s verdict will help the family in the healing process.”

TMZ broke the story — Minaj never testified during the trial — despite claims she would by her brother’s defense team.