Complex sentence: Madea has a lifelong criminal record that began at age 9 with a charge of petty theft, it is also reported that Madea was charged with her first felony at this age, and her crimes began progressing to illegal gambling at age 18.
Split into simpler sentences: Madea has a lifelong criminal record that began at age 9 with a charge of petty theft. It is also reported that Madea was charged with her first felony at this age, and her crimes began progressing to illegal gambling at age 18.