Gang Leader and Community Activist Eugene 'Big U' Henley Surrenders After Federal RICO Charges

Henley, accused of leading a criminal enterprise involving murder, extortion, and fraud, denies allegations and claims to have worked for community betterment.

Eugene 'Big U' Henley Jr., a leader of the Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips and nonprofit founder, has been charged with operating a mafia-like criminal enterprise since 2010.
Federal authorities allege Henley murdered aspiring rapper R.W. in 2021 after a diss track, then covered up the crime by destroying evidence and intimidating witnesses.
Henley is accused of using his nonprofit, Developing Options, as a front to embezzle donations and defraud government programs, including COVID-19 relief funds.
Ten associates of the Rollin' 60s Crips have been arrested in connection with the RICO case, while Henley initially remained a fugitive before surrendering to authorities.
Henley denies all charges, claiming the allegations are baseless and asserting that he has worked to uplift his community.

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