Criminal Organization Led by LA Crips Figure Operated Under Disguise of Anti-Gang Charity, Alleges Federal Authorities.
Notorious figure Eugene "Big U" Henley Jr., a prominent name in the LA music scene and longtime leader of the Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips, finds himself in hot water with a slew of charges. As of now, we're waiting on details about his legal representation.
According to the feds, Henley, age 58, leads a ruthless criminal organization, dubbed the "Big U Enterprise," and is suspected of acts such as murder, human trafficking, and extortion. He's also under investigation for using his charity, Developing Options, as a front for fraudulent activities.
This charity, funded by the LA Mayor’s Office and notable figures like NBA players, was intended to combat gangs, but the authorities claim Henley exploited it for personal gain.
In a tragic turn of events, Henley allegedly ordered the hit on aspiring rap artist Rayshawn Williams, a signee to his recording company Uneek Music. Williams was murdered after recording a song considered defamatory to Henley. His lifeless body was discovered in a Nevada desert ditch along Interstate 15.
Prosecutors claim Henley runs his operation like a high-ranking mob boss, leveraging his status and longstanding ties to LA street gangs to intimidate businesses and individuals. He's accused of everything from orchestrating extortion and human trafficking, to trafficking and exploiting sex workers, fraud, and even illegal gambling. To top it off, he's suspected of submitting a fraudulent application for a COVID-19 pandemic relief loan for Uneek Music.
As the investigation unfolds, we'll keep you updated on any developments regarding Big U's legal proceedings. If convicted, he faces a whopping potential life sentence in federal prison.
[1]: "Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips Leader Eugene 'Big U' Henley Jr. Arrested on RICO Charges: Federal Complaint" - Los Angeles Times[3]: "Alleged LA Street Gang Leader Eugene 'Big U' Henley Jr. Accused of Embezzling Donations to Anti-Gang Charity" - NBC News[4]: "Eugene 'Big U' Henley Jr., Accused LA Gang Leader, Named in 22-Count Federal Indictment" - Rolling Stone
[1]: "Despite his past as a popular music figure and leader of the Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips, now Us finds Henley Jr. embroiled in a gangster lifestyle, facing RICO charges."
[2]: "Henley Jr.'s alleged criminal organization, the Big U Enterprise, expands beyond just gangster activities, involving himself in embezzling donations to his very own charity, Developing Options."
[3]: "Seemingly using his influence and ties to LA street gangs to further his criminal endeavors, police investigations reveal that he not only runs his operation like a high-ranking mob boss, but also allegedly submits fake documents for a COVID-19 relief loan for his recording company, Uneek Music."
