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New York Gang Member Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison For 2010 East Harlem Murder

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United States v. Jamal Adamson
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Jamal Adamson, also known as "J-Rock," was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the 2010 murder of David Moore in East Harlem and other racketeering offenses related to the Cash Money Boys gang

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Jamal Adamson, also known as "J-Rock," was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the 2010 murder of David Moore in East Harlem and other racketeering offenses related to the Cash Money Boys gang. Adamson, a member of the gang, shot and killed Moore during a gang-related altercation. The gang was involved in drug distribution and violent acts to control territory and retaliate against rivals. Adamson also received three years of supervised release. He previously pleaded guilty to the charges.

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Jamal Adamson, also known as "J-Rock," was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the 2010 murder of David Moore in East Harlem and other racketeering offenses related to the Cash Money Boys gang. Adamson, a member of the gang, shot and killed Moore during a gang-related altercation. The gang was involved in drug distribution and violent acts to control territory and retaliate against rivals. Adamson also received three years of supervised release. He previously pleaded guilty to the charges. In February 2023, Jamal Adamson, also known as "J-Rock," was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the 2010 murder of David Moore in East Harlem and related racketeering offenses as part of the Cash Money Boys (CMB) gang. Adamson, a member of the CMB gang, was involved in violent acts including murder, attempted murder, robberies, and assaults to control drug sales and retaliate against rival gangs. The gang operated in Manhattan from 2006 to 2017, distributing crack cocaine and using violence to maintain control over drug territories. Adamson was also sentenced to three years of supervised release. The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York, with assistance from the NYPD.

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Scheme
racketeering (100%)
Court
Southern District of New York
Outcome
pleaded · 2010-06-20
Classified racketeering(confidence 100%). No EDGAR filing fingerprint (criminal/DOJ-side scheme). detection rule →
Parties
United States of AmericaJamal Adamson
Keywords
newgangeasteast harlemprisonmurderlinkcmbgang membermember prisonprison eastharlem murdergovernment non-governmentnon-government sitessites typically

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  • person damian williams
  • person gang members
  • person jamal adamson
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  • Damian Williams Announce JAMAL ADAMSON was sentenced today to 25 years in prison for the June 20, 2010, murder of David Moore in East Harlem and other racketeering offenses
  • JAMAL ADAMSON Plead Guilty before United States District Judge Gregory H. Woods
  • United States District Judge Gregory H. Woods Impose the sentence
  • Damian Williams Say Jamal Adamson callously took the life of another during a gang-related shooting
  • Damian Williams Say those who commit acts of gang violence in New York City are subject to spending serious time in federal prison
  • The Cash Money Boys ("CMB") gang Engage In violence to retaliate against rival gangs, to promote the standing and reputation of CMB, and to protect the gang’s narcotics sales
  • Members and associates of CMB Distribute crack cocaine and other drugs in the vicinity of Lexington Avenue between East 122nd Street and East 123rd Street
  • CMB Control drug sales within this area by preventing non-members, outsiders, and rival drug dealers from selling drugs in the area controlled by the gang
  • Gang members Shoot At other drug dealers and members of rival gangs who entered CMB’s territory
  • JAMAL ADAMSON Shoot And Kill David Moore, 23, near the corner of East 122nd Street and Lexington Avenue
  • JAMAL ADAMSON Be Sentenced To three years of supervised release
  • Damian Williams Praise the outstanding work of the Special Agents of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the New York City Police Department
  • The case Be Prosecuted By the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit
  • Assistant U.S. Attorneys Maurene Comey, Dominic A. Gentile, Christopher J. Clore, and Peter J. Davis Be In Charge Of the prosecution
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Press Release New York Gang Member Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison For 2010 East Harlem Murder Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that JAMAL ADAMSON, a/k/a “J-Rock,” was sentenced today to 25 years in prison for the June 20, 2010, murder of David Moore in East Harlem and other racketeering offenses. ADAMSON previously pled guilty before United States District Judge Gregory H. Woods, who imposed the sentence. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “Jamal Adamson callously took the life of another during a gang-related shooting. As today’s sentence shows, those who commit acts of gang violence in New York City are subject to spending serious time in federal prison.” As alleged in the Indictment and other documents filed in federal court and based on statements made in public court proceedings: The Cash Money Boys (“CMB”) gang was a criminal enterprise involved in committing numerous acts of violence, including murder, attempted murder, robberies, and assaults, in and around Manhattan. Members and associates of CMB engaged in violence to retaliate against rival gangs, to promote the standing and reputation of CMB, and to protect the gang’s narcotics sales. From at least in or about 2006 to in or about 2017, members and associates of CMB regularly distributed crack cocaine and other drugs in the vicinity of Lexington Avenue between East 122nd Street and East 123rd Street. CMB controlled drug sales within this area by preventing non-members, outsiders, and rival drug dealers from selling drugs in the area controlled by the gang. This included gang members shooting at, assaulting, and/or robbing other drug dealers and members of rival gangs who entered CMB’s territory. On June 20, 2010, after members of CMB and a rival gang got into a physical altercation, ADAMSON shot and killed David Moore, 23, near the corner of East 122nd Street and Lexington Avenue. * * * In addition to his prison sentence, ADAMSON, 28, of New York, New York, was sentenced to three years of supervised release. Mr. Williams praised the outstanding work of the Special Agents of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the New York City Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Maurene Comey, Dominic A. Gentile, Christopher J. Clore, and Peter J. Davis are in charge of the prosecution. Contact Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated February 28, 2023 Topic Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 23-079
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Press Release New York Gang Member Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison For 2010 East Harlem Murder Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that JAMAL ADAMSON, a/k/a “J-Rock,” was sentenced today to 25 years in prison for the June 20, 2010, murder of David Moore in East Harlem and other racketeering offenses. ADAMSON previously pled guilty before United States District Judge Gregory H. Woods, who imposed the sentence. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “Jamal Adamson callously took the life of another during a gang-related shooting. As today’s sentence shows, those who commit acts of gang violence in New York City are subject to spending serious time in federal prison.” As alleged in the Indictment and other documents filed in federal court and based on statements made in public court proceedings: The Cash Money Boys (“CMB”) gang was a criminal enterprise involved in committing numerous acts of violence, including murder, attempted murder, robberies, and assaults, in and around Manhattan. Members and associates of CMB engaged in violence to retaliate against rival gangs, to promote the standing and reputation of CMB, and to protect the gang’s narcotics sales. From at least in or about 2006 to in or about 2017, members and associates of CMB regularly distributed crack cocaine and other drugs in the vicinity of Lexington Avenue between East 122nd Street and East 123rd Street. CMB controlled drug sales within this area by preventing non-members, outsiders, and rival drug dealers from selling drugs in the area controlled by the gang. This included gang members shooting at, assaulting, and/or robbing other drug dealers and members of rival gangs who entered CMB’s territory. On June 20, 2010, after members of CMB and a rival gang got into a physical altercation, ADAMSON shot and killed David Moore, 23, near the corner of East 122nd Street and Lexington Avenue. * * * In addition to his prison sentence, ADAMSON, 28, of New York, New York, was sentenced to three years of supervised release. Mr. Williams praised the outstanding work of the Special Agents of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the New York City Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Maurene Comey, Dominic A. Gentile, Christopher J. Clore, and Peter J. Davis are in charge of the prosecution. Contact Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated February 28, 2023 Topic Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 23-079