2 members of 18th Street Gang convicted of murder in-aid-of racketeering
March 24, 2026
Two 18th Street gang members were convicted in Brooklyn federal court for a Queens gang murder, racketeering and related violent crimes.
Two 18th Street gang members were convicted in Brooklyn federal court for a Queens gang murder, racketeering and related violent crimes.
An MS-13 member pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court to the 2011 racketeering-related murder of a Queens man.
James Laforte, also known as “Jimmy,” entered his plea before United States Magistrate Judge Joseph A. Marutollo.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine began a sentence at Brooklyn’s MDC for violating his supervised release, joining other high‑profile inmates.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine admitted to drug possession violating his supervised release, facing sentencing after multiple probation breaches.
Luchese captain Anthony Villani was sentenced to 21 months for running a $35M illegal gambling ring and laundering money through fake rent.
Eight 18th Street Gang members were indicted in Brooklyn for racketeering, drug trafficking, assaults and extortion in Queens, NYC.