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The federal courthouse in Brooklyn where Maliek Miller, leader of the Ninedee Gang, was convicted of racketeering and the murder of a former government witness. Eagle file photo by Rob Abruzzese

Leader of Brooklyn’s Ninedee gang convicted of racketeering and murder

June 10 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

A federal jury in Brooklyn has convicted Maliek Miller, leader of the Ninedee Gang, on multiple counts, including racketeering and the murder of Shatavia Walls, a former government witness.  The verdict comes after a four-week trial before United States District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall. Miller, 30, now faces a mandatory life sentence. “Today’s verdict is […]

An East New York resident was sentenced to 25-year-to-life for senselessly taking the life of a 16-year-old.

Brooklyn man sentenced to 25 years to life for fatally shooting teenager

May 29 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

A 30-year-old resident of East New York was sentenced on Tuesday to 25 years to life in prison for the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old in a shocking and unprovoked attack. Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Phyllis Chu announced the sentence of Ralief Bradford on Tuesday. Bradford was previously convicted on March 28, 2024, during a […]

Judge gavel, handgun and bullets on wooden background.

Crown Heights man sentenced to 15 years for fatal shooting at East New York party

May 23 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

A Crown Heights man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for fatally shooting a 17-year-old girl at a party in East New York. Javone Duncan, 24, was convicted of manslaughter in March for the 2022 incident. “This senseless shooting took the life of a young woman with a bright future,” said District Attorney Eric […]