• Press Release

  Latin King Gang Member Sentenced to 108 Months in Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy

  January 16, 2020

  Sean Pena was sentenced to 108 months in prison following his guilty plea to conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity as a member of the Latin Kings street gang.

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  MS-13 Defendant Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Directly Participating in Three Homicides in Aid of Racketeering

  January 16, 2020

  Juan Jose Jimenez-Montufar, a defendant in the MS-13 racketeering case, was sentenced to 420 months in prison for his involvement in multiple homicides.

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• Press Release

  Media Advisory—Wilmington Press Conference Time Change

  January 16, 2020

  The USAO announces a press conference to discuss the sentencing of multiple gang member defendants in a multi-year heroin/fentanyl conspiracy investigation.

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  More Than Two Dozen Defendants Charged in Major Gang-Related Drug Trafficking Indictment

  January 16, 2020

  A major investigation targeting an expansive, gang-related drug trafficking ring operating in Georgia has resulted in a 61-count indictment.

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  New Haven Gang Member Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison

  January 14, 2020

  Sedale Pervis was sentenced to 144 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for his role in a violent street gang.

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  Two Associates of Nuestra Familia Prison Gang Plead Guilty to Federal RICO Conspiracy

  January 7, 2020

  Erik Lopez and Alejo Alex Alegre, IV, pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy charges for their respective roles as associates of the Nuestra Familia prison gang.

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  Special Circumstances Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Murder, and Attempted Murder Charges Filed Against Gang Members in Fresno County Superior Court and in the United States District Court for Killings at a Football Watch Party in November

  January 2, 2020

  Criminal charges have been filed against multiple Mongolian Boys Society gang members related to the murders of four victims and the attempted murders of twelve victims.

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  High Ranking Gang Member Receives 23 Years in Federal Prison and Armed Gang Member Receives More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison

  December 20, 2019

  Garry Hines pled guilty to 3 counts of distribution of a quantity of heroin, and Savon Hardaway pled guilty to 3 counts of distribution of heroin and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

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  Hartford Gang Member Involved in Violent Kidnapping and Assault Sentenced to More Than 13 Years in Prison

  December 19, 2019

  Pedro Carillo was sentenced to 161 months of imprisonment for a kidnapping and violent assault he committed with four other members of the Almighty Latin Kings Nation.

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  MS-13 Defendant Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Role in Three Murders, Drug Trafficking, Extortion, Money Laundering, Assault

  December 19, 2019

  Jose Manuel Romero-Parada was sentenced to 480 months in prison and is one of 23 individuals charged in a superseding indictment who are alleged members and associates of MS-13 in Columbus.

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  Hartford Gang Member Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Federal Prison for Kidnapping and Firearm Offenses

  December 18, 2019

  Anthony Carillo, also known as “Boogie,” 21, of Hartford, was sentenced today to 125 months of imprisonment for a kidnapping and violent assault he committed.

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  Chief of Security of Gangster Disciples Sentenced to 10 Years for RICO Conspiracy

  December 17, 2019

  Demario Demont Sprouse of the Gangster Disciples has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise.

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• Press Release

  Wilmington Gang Member Receives 13 Years in Federal Prison

  December 16, 2019

  Antonio Foster of Wilmington North Carolina has been sentenced to 156 months' imprisonment for drug and gang crimes.

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  Hartford Gang Member Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison for Kidnapping and Firearm Offenses

  December 16, 2019

  Josue Franco, a Hartford gang member, received 132 months of imprisonment for a kidnapping and violent assault.

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• Press Release

  Governor of Tipton County Gangster Disciples Sentenced to 10 Years for RICO Conspiracy

  December 12, 2019

  Robert Elliott Jones, a Gangster Disciples leader, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison on conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise.

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• Press Release

  Founder of the Blood Hound Brims Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Racketeering and Related Offenses

  December 11, 2019

  Latique Johnson received 30 years in prison in connection with his leadership of the Blood Hound Brims, resulting in two shootings and narcotics trafficking.

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  18th Street Gang Leader Indicted for Ordering Murder of 15-Year-Old Victim on Long Island

  December 11, 2019

  Junior Zelaya-Canales, a regional 18th Street gang leader, will be arraigned on a fourth superseding indictment charging him with murder in aid of racketeering.

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• Press Release

  First of 37 Defendants Charged in Darccide/Smash 44 Gang Investigation Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge

  December 6, 2019

  Amber Rogers pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute or possess with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl in connection with a large-scale drug trafficking investigation.

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• Press Release

  Grape Street Crips Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Bystander and Related Drug-Trafficking Charges

  December 5, 2019

  Khalil Stafford, a gang member, has been sentenced for murder in aid of racketeering, racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute heroin, and other crimes.

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• Press Release

  Leaders of Latin Kings Set Charged in Manhattan Federal Court with Racketeering, Narcotics, and Firearms Offenses

  December 5, 2019

  An Indictment was announced charging 17 defendants with committing various racketeering, narcotics, and firearms offenses in Manhattan and the Bronx.

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• Press Release

  Over 60 Members of Latin Kings Charged

  December 5, 2019

  The East Coast and Massachusetts leadership of the Almighty Latin Kings and Queen Nation (Latin Kings), including more than 60 members and associates, face federal charges.

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• Press Release

  “SCO” Gang Associate Admits Trafficking Heroin

  December 5, 2019

  Justin Law, an associate of one of the main members of the "SCO" street gang, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin.

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• Press Release

  Latin Counts Gang Leader Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Orchestrating Drive-By Shooting in Southwest Detroit

  December 4, 2019

  Christopher Nicholas Rishell, a leader of the Latin Counts gang, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering.

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• Press Release

  Texas Mexican Mafia Member Sentenced to 35 Years in Federal Prison

  December 4, 2019

  Robert Eugene Hernandez, a Texas mafia member, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to extort money from drug traffickers.

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• Press Release

  Norteno Gang Member Resentenced to 33 Years in Federal Prison for Soliciting Murder for Hire and Drug Crimes

  December 4, 2019

  Gerardo Maderos Loreto of Yakima was resentenced following his conviction for one count of use of the mail to commit murder for hire, and for other crimes.

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• Press Release

  Two Associates of Nuestra Familia Prison Gang Plead Guilty to Federal RICO Conspiracy

  December 3, 2019

  Juan Alvarez and Ramon Montoya, associates of a prison gang, pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy charges.

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• Press Release

  Maryland Announces New Nationwide FBI Tipline to Gather Information About Crimes Committed by the MS-13 Gang

  December 3, 2019

  Maryland is the first District to announce the new nationwide FBI tipline, 1-866-STP-MS13 (1-866-787-6713), to gather information about the MS-13 gang.

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  Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge Related to GBK Investigation

  December 2, 2019

  Cecil Howard pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine and faces between 5 and 40 years in prison, a fine of $5 million, or both.

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  9TH CBL/BFL Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy and Selling Crack Cocaine

  December 2, 2019

  Shameris Washington, a member of the CBL/BFL Gang, pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine.

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  MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty to Participating in a Violent Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Two Murders

  December 2, 2019

  MS-13 gang member Carlos Alas Brizuela pleaded guilty to a federal racketeering charge related to his participation in two murders, two attempted murders, and a kidnapping.

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  Two SCO Gang Members Plead Guilty in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

  November 26, 2019

  Two Pittsburgh-area residents pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of narcotics trafficking.

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  Local Rapper and Associate of Violent Drug Gang Indicted for Witness Tampering

  November 26, 2019

  Charles Salley, of Clayton, Delaware, was charged with witness tampering.

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• Press Release

  Members of Newark’s Famous Boyz Street Gang Admit Drug and Firearms Offenses

  November 26, 2019

  Members of the Famous Boyz street gang have admitted to firearms and narcotics distribution offenses as part of a drug trafficking conspiracy.

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• Press Release

  HDS Gang Members and Associates Charged with Fentanyl and Other Drug Trafficking in Allegheny County’s Eastern Communities

  November 25, 2019

  Thirteen residents of Allegheny County have been indicted and six other defendants have been charged by criminal complaint on narcotics and firearms crimes.

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• Press Release

  Black Out Squad Member of the Gangster Disciples Receives Effective 33-Year Sentence for Racketeering

  November 25, 2019

  Gerald Eugene Hampton has been sentenced to 240 months in federal prison for conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity.

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• Press Release

  MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced for Role in Gang-Related Assault

  November 22, 2019

  Marlon Edgardo Huezo Rivera, an MS-13 gang member, was sentenced to 38 months in prison for his role and participation in a violent gang-related assault of a victim with multiple bats.

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• Press Release

  Jury Convicts Gang Members of Drug-Related Shooting

  November 21, 2019

  Leon Williams and Reginald Jones, Jr., both of Tampa, have been found guilty of drug and firearm crimes.

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  Fifteen West Side Loma Gang Members and Associates Indicted in Federal Court

  November 20, 2019

  A federal grand jury indicted fifteen members and associates of the West Side Loma gang for drug trafficking and firearms crimes.

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  T&A Crips Gang Member Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

  November 20, 2019

  Steve Henderson, Jr., one of 19 defendants charged in a gang-related racketeering conspiracy, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 240 months in prison.

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  A Member of the Seven Mile Bloods Street Gang was Sentenced to 40 Years Imprisonment on Racketeering, Attempted Murder, and Firearm Charges

  November 20, 2019

  A long time member and leader of the Seven Mile Bloods Street Gang was sentenced for his participation in various criminal acts.

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• Press Release

  Two Plead Guilty in Safe Streets Task Force Investigation Into Drug Trafficking by the 'SCO' Gang

  November 18, 2019

  Michael Rose and Lisamarie Ross, of southwestern Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to charges related to drug trafficking.

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  Two Members of the CFL/BFL Plead Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy and Other Charges

  November 18, 2019

  Miquise Jones and Michael Walker, both of Buffalo, pleaded guilty to racketeering and narcotics conspiracy.

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• Press Release

  South Los Angeles Gang Member Sentenced to Life Plus 10 Years in Federal Prison for Ambush Murder of Man in Front of His Toddler Son

  November 18, 2019

  Rondale Young, a member of the Pueblo Bishop Bloods street gang, has been sentenced to life, plus an additional 10 years, in prison for racketeering offenses.

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  CBL/BFL Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy and Selling Crack Cocaine

  November 18, 2019

  Larry Watkins of Buffalo pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine.

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• Press Release

  Federal Complaints Target Street Gangs Involved in Drug Trafficking and Firearms Violations

  November 15, 2019

  FBI Special Agent in Charge Scott Brunner announced the conclusion of a gang investigation resulting in the arrest of 17 gang members and associates.

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• Press Release

  Sinaloa Cartel Member Extradited to the United States

  November 15, 2019

  Luis Arellano-Romero was charged in a RICO indictment alleging conspiracies to commit murder, kidnapping, money laundering, illegal possession of firearms, and drug importation and distribution.

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  Violent Latin Counts Gang Member Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Drive-By Shooting in Southwest Detroit

  November 15, 2019

  Ryan Jose Taylor, a Latin Counts gang member, received 30 years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering and assault.

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• Press Release

  Alleged Barrio Azteca Shooter Extradited from Mexico to United States to Face Charges Related to the U.S. Consulate Murders in Juarez, Mexico

  November 14, 2019

  Jose Guadalupe Diaz Diaz, a member of the Barrio Azteca, a transnational border gang allied with the Juarez Cartel, was extradited from Mexico on murder charges.

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  Twelve Nuestra Familia Gang Members and Associates Charged with Federal Drug Trafficking Charges in Superseding Indictment

  November 14, 2019

  A federal grand jury returned a 13-count superseding indictment against 12 Nuestra Familia gang members and associates.

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• Press Release

  Two Associates of Nuestra Familia Prison Gang Plead Guilty to Federal RICO Conspiracy

  November 12, 2019

  Michael Rice and Alberto Moreno pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy charge for their respective roles as associates of the Nuestra Familia prison gang.

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• Press Release

  Bloods Gang Member Sentenced for Robbery Spree That Ended with the Shooting of a Harris Teeter Manager

  November 8, 2019

  Darrius Heuser-Whitaker was sentenced to 24 years in prison for his role as a gunman at multiple armed robberies of local grocery stores.

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  Hoover Criminal Gang Member Lorenzo Jones Indicted for Racketeering Conspiracy

  November 7, 2019

  Lorenzo Laron Jones has been indicted for his role in a racketeering conspiracy that caused the shooting deaths of two Portland men.

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• Press Release

  U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott Announces Progress in Making Our Communities Safer Through Project Safe Neighborhoods

  November 6, 2019

  Two years ago, the Department of Justice announced the revitalization and enhancement of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN).

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• Press Release

  Bridgeville Woman Admits Guilt in Wiretap Investigation Into Crack and Cocaine Trafficking in Pittsburgh’s West End

  November 5, 2019

  Brianne Dean of Bridgeville pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine.

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• Press Release

  Another Member of Violent New Haven Gang Sentenced to Long Federal Prison Term

  November 4, 2019

  Clifford Brodie of New Haven received 168 months of imprisonment for his role in a violent street gang.

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  Violent New Haven Gang Member Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison

  October 31, 2019

  Milton Westley, also known as “Reese,” was sentenced to 13 years in prison for his role in a violent street gang.

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  Anchorage Hells Angel and Wife Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

  October 30, 2019

  Charles Denver Phillips and Lois Latrilla Phillips of Anchorage were sentenced for conspiring to distribute and for distributing methamphetamine.

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  Member of Violent New Haven Gang Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Federal Prison

  October 30, 2019

  Michael Belle of New Haven received 87 months of imprisonment for his role in a violent street gang.

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  Nearly Two Dozen Alleged Members of Rival Chester, Pennsylvania Drug Gangs Arrested in Early Morning Takedown and Charged in Parallel Indictments

  October 30, 2019

  Twenty-two individuals have been charged with drug trafficking and firearms offenses.

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  Leader of Large Seattle-Based Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 12 and One Half Years in Prison

  October 25, 2019

  Michael Scott Morgan of Seattle received 150 months in prison for trafficking large amounts of cocaine in the Seattle area as a leader of a violent street gang.

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  Raleigh Gang Leaders Convicted of RICO Charges and Gang Related Murders

  October 24, 2019

  Demetrice R. Devine and Brandon Jowan Mangum have been found guilty for conspiracy to participate in a pattern of racketeering, and other crimes.

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  North Carolina Bloods Gang Members Found Guilty of Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Murders

  October 24, 2019

  A federal jury convicted four North Carolina members of the United Blood Nation street gang of charges including RICO conspiracy involving multiple murders.

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  Latin King Gang Member Sentenced to Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy

  October 24, 2019

  David Ulmenstine of Posen, and a member of the Chicago-based Latin Kings, received 70 months in prison for conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity.

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  Member of Violent New Haven Gang Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Federal Prison

  October 24, 2019

  Michael Via of New Haven received 78 months of imprisonment for his role in a violent street gang.

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  U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Progress and Ongoing Strategies in Combating Violent Crime in Chicago

  October 24, 2019

  Officials announced continued progress in combating violent crime through a series of targeted strategies as part of the revitalized Project Safe Neighborhoods.

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• Press Release

  FBI Arrest Merrillville Man for 1988 Murder and Rape of Gary Woman

  October 23, 2019

  Tyrone Andrew McKee of Merrillville has been charged with one count of murder and one count of rape for the 1988 murder of 23-year-old Colleen Callahan.

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  Alleged Threat of Gang Violence

  October 21, 2019

  SAC Douglas Leff announced that the FBI takes any credible threat of violence very seriously and has strict protocols to handle threats to life.

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  GBK Gang Member Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Heroin

  October 17, 2019

  Greenway Boy Killas gang member, Rashem Littleberry, has been sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment on his conviction of conspiracy to distribute heroin.

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  Latin Counts Gang Member Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Drive-By Shooting in Southwest Detroit

  October 17, 2019

  Alberto Jackson, a Latin Counts gang member, was sentenced for conspiracy to commit murder and assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering.

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  Syracuse Man Sentenced to 78 Months for RICO Conviction Relating to 110 Gang

  October 17, 2019

  Damani Prince of Syracuse received 78 months in prison based on his guilty plea for violating the RICO Act.

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  Leaders and Members of Outlaw Gangsta Crips and Shoota Gang Sentenced to up to 210 Months’ Imprisonment

  October 15, 2019

  Lenard Barletto, a member of the Outlaw Gangsta Crips and the Shoota Gang, was sentenced to 210 months’ imprisonment for racketeering, drug, and gang crimes.

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  110 Gang Syracuse RICO Trial Ends in Conviction

  October 10, 2019

  Anthony Hopper of Syracuse has been convicted of violating the Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act.

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  MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to 25 Years’ Imprisonment for Murder on Long Island

  October 10, 2019

  Marlon Guevara, an MS-13 gang member, received 25 years’ imprisonment for his participation in the October 13, 2016, murder of Dewann Stacks, and other crimes.

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  Wilmington Gang Members Receives 11 Years in Federal Prison

  October 9, 2019

  Jaquaries Washington, a Wilmington gang member, received 132 months' imprisonment for possession with intent to distribute heroin.

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  Bloods Gang Members and Associates Indicted for Racketeering and Violent Crimes on East End of Long Island

  October 9, 2019

  Six Bloods gang members and associates have been charged with racketeering, murder, robberies, narcotics trafficking, and firearms offenses.

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  Three Gangster Disciples Leaders Convicted of Racketeering, Attempted Murder, and Other Crimes

  October 8, 2019

  Three leaders of the Gangster Disciples national criminal organization have been convicted of offenses including racketeering conspiracy involving murder.

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• Press Release

  Bulldog Gang Member Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Prison for Drug and Sex Trafficking Offenses

  October 7, 2019

  Filiberto Chavez of Fresno has been sentenced to 20 years and 10 months in prison for drugs and sex trafficking.

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  Three Members of 'Central Divisadero Players' Gang Sentenced to 22 Years or More in Prison for Racketeering and Murder

  October 7, 2019

  Alfonzo Williams, Antonio Gilton, and Reginald Elmore were sentenced to 22 or more years in prison for their respective roles in a racketeering conspiracy.

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  Wilmington Gang Member Receives 10 Years in Federal Prison

  October 4, 2019

  Jacquez Hill of Wilmington, North Carolina, received 120 months’ imprisonment for heroin distribution.

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  Fugitive Extradited from Mexico to the United States to Face Federal Racketeering Charges Allegedly Involving Syndicato De Nuevo Mexico Prison Gang

  October 4, 2019

  Angel DeLeon, a Mexican national, appeared in federal court in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after being extradited from Mexico on a racketeering charge.

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  MS-13 Defendant Pleads Guilty to Murder, Admits Responsibility as Shooter

  October 3, 2019

  Jose Mendez-Peraza, a defendant in the MS-13 racketeering case, pleaded guilty and accepted responsibility for his involvement as a shooter in one homicide.

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  Wilmington Gang Member Receives 10 Years in Federal Prison

  September 30, 2019

  Taveon Nixon of Wilmington, North Carolina, received 120 months’ imprisonment for heroin and cocaine distribution.

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  Second Hoover Criminal Gang Member Indicted for Racketeering After Murder of Portland Man

  September 26, 2019

  A second Hoover Criminal Gang member, Ronald Clayton Rhodes, has been indicted for the 2015 murder of Portland resident Kyle Polk.

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  Three Members of Coney Island Street Gang Plead Guilty to Murder as Part of Racketeering Conspiracy

  September 25, 2019

  Tysheen Cooper, Michael Liburd, and Maurice Washington pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy involving their participation in the murder of Antwon Flowers.

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  Gang Member Sentenced to 37 Months in Federal Prison for Distributing Fentanyl and Heroin in Hartford

  September 23, 2019

  Cruz Fernandez of Hartford received 37 months of imprisonment for distributing fentanyl and heroin.

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  MS-13 Gang Member and Associate Sentenced for Violent Assault

  September 20, 2019

  Kevin Barrera Barrera and Denis Oklides Martinez Melendez were sentenced to a combined six years in prison for their roles in a violent gang-related assault of a victim with multiple bats.

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  Member of Violent 'Trained to Go' Gang Convicted at Trial Sentenced Today to 35 Years in Federal Prison for Federal Racketeering and Drug Conspiracies and Related Firearms Charges

  September 20, 2019

  Dennis Pulley of Baltimore received 35 years in prison for conspiring to participate in a drug distribution conspiracy and a violent racketeering enterprise.

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  Eleven Charged After Investigation Into Gang-Related Drug Distribution and Violence in Hartford

  September 13, 2019

  Eleven men have been charged with various federal offenses related to the distribution of fentanyl and other narcotics and the illegal possession of firearms.

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  Bloods Gang Member Indicted for Racketeering and Double Homicide on Long Island

  September 13, 2019

  Taheem Smith, a member of the Bloods street gang, was charged with racketeering, murders, robbery, firearms charges, and narcotics possession and distribution.

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  MS-13 Defendant Pleads Guilty to Two Murders

  September 12, 2019

  Jose Salvador Gonzalez-Campos, a defendant in the MS-13 racketeering case, pleaded guilty to and accepted responsibility for his involvement in two homicides.

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  MS-13 Gang Members Indicted for Murder of 16-Year-Old Victim in Alley Pond Park in Queens

  September 12, 2019

  Melvi Amador-Rios, Josue Leiva, and Luis Rivas were charged with racketeering, murder, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, robberies, and related firearms charges.

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  Latin King Gang Member Sentenced to 66 Months in Prison

  September 12, 2019

  Miguel Marines, a Latin King gang member, has been sentenced to 66 months in prison following his guilty plea to conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity.

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  Hartford Gang Member Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fentanyl and Heroin

  September 10, 2019

  Frankie Vega of Hartford has been sentenced to 72 months of imprisonment for distributing fentanyl and heroin.

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  CBL/BFL Member Pleads Guilty for His Role in Racketeering Conspiracy

  September 9, 2019

  Dajon Nettles of Buffalo, New York, pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy.

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  Member of Maryland MS-13 Extortion Operation in DC Suburbs Sentenced to 51 Months in Federal Prison

  September 9, 2019

  Gerdandino Delgado-Escobar, a member of MS-13, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for conspiracy to interfere with interstate commerce by extortion.

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  MS-13 Member Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for 2017 Murders of Four Young Men with Machetes, Knives, Clubs and an Axe

  September 9, 2019

  Freiry Martinez, a member of MS-13, has been sentenced to 50 years’ imprisonment, following his guilty plea to racketeering charges.

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  Member of Maryland MS-13 Extortion Operation in DC Suburbs Sentenced to 51 Months in Federal Prison

  September 9, 2019

  Gerdandino Delgado-Escobar, an MS-13 member, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for conspiracy to interfere with interstate commerce by extortion.

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  North Carolina Bloods Gang Members Plead Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Murders

  September 6, 2019

  Tyquan Ramont Powell and Lamonte Kentrell Lloyd, two North Carolina members of the United Blood Nation street gang, have pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy involving multiple murders.

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  Final Defendant Gets Nearly 40 Years for Gruesome MS-13 Murder

  September 6, 2019

  Jose Leonel Bonilla-Romero was handed a 460-month term of imprisonment and ordered to pay $13,000 in restitution, and is expected to face removal proceedings following the sentence.

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  Hartford Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Gang-Related Drug Trafficking Ring

  September 5, 2019

  Noel Cortes was sentenced to 27 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing fentanyl.

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