"Gang leader from Brooklyn gets 15 years in prison for gun violence, drug trafficking A gang leader from Brooklyn has been sentenced to prison for plaguing Upper Manhattan with gun violence and drug trafficking, according to federal prosecutors. The U.S. Attorney's Office says 29-year-old Hugo Rodriguez served as the head of the "Own Every Dollar" gang based in Washington Heights."
"The U.S. Attorney's Office says 29-year-old Hugo Rodriguez served as the head of the "Own Every Dollar" gang based in Washington Heights. Prosecution in the case involved the convictions of 22 members for five murders, over 10 attempted murders, multiple robberies and an extensive drug operation. Officials say Rodriguez will spend 15 years behind bars, though he has already served several years in prison for other crimes."
Hugo Rodriguez, 29, led the Own Every Dollar gang based in Washington Heights and orchestrated gun violence and drug trafficking across Upper Manhattan. Federal prosecutors secured convictions of 22 gang members tied to five murders, more than ten attempted murders, multiple robberies, and an expansive drug distribution network. The criminal activity spanned shootings and narcotics operations that destabilized local neighborhoods. Federal authorities prosecuted the case and achieved multiple convictions that reflected the group's violent scope. Rodriguez received a 15-year federal prison sentence and had already served several years in custody for prior offenses.
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