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The rapper was arrested in connection with a significant gang indictment involving 32 individuals and 140 criminal charges in May 2023.
Rapper Sheff G, whose real name is Michael Williams, entered a guilty plea on Wednesday for charges related to attempted murder and conspiracy, resulting in a proposed sentence of five years in prison.
Williams, in his plea, admitted to second-degree attempted murder as well as second- and fourth-degree conspiracy. This arrangement offers him a sentence of five years in prison, along with an additional five years of supervised release following his imprisonment, as announced by Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez’s office. His sentencing has been scheduled for August 13.
District Attorney Gonzalez addressed the case, stating, “Notoriety could not shield this defendant from justice. He used his fame to fund and direct violence, terrorizing our streets, and though we sought a much longer sentence, he will now be held to account. Brooklyn will not tolerate gangs that endanger our communities, and we remain committed to dismantling these criminal networks and holding those responsible fully accountable.”
In May 2023, both Williams and fellow rapper Sleepy Hallow, whose real name is Tegan Chambers, were indicted as part of a larger crackdown on gang activity, which included accusations of murder, attempted murder, and firearms offenses. The indictment claimed that both men were affiliated with the 8 Trey Crips and 9 Ways gangs, which had engaged in violent conflicts with the Folk Nation Gangster Disciples and ICG Babiiez since March 2019. Their alleged activities included 12 shootings, among which was the killing of Theodore Senior, also known as Sniper Blixky, in October 2020; he was reputedly connected to the Folk Nation Gangster Disciples and a rival of Sheff G’s, 22GZ.
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According to the statement released on Wednesday, Williams allegedly financed gun violence in Brooklyn using proceeds from his music career. This included providing financial incentives and valuable jewelry to individuals who carried out violent acts.
In total, there are still pending cases against 14 other defendants, including Chambers.
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