High-Ranking Member Of Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods Sentenced To 24 Years In Prison After Trial
Anthony Ellison, a high-ranking member of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods street lineup, was sentenced to 24 years in federal prison after being convicted of racketeering conspiracy, kidnapping in aid of racketeering, and assault with a dangerous weapon for his role in the 2018 kidnapping of Tekashi 6ix9ine and a violent slashing, both committed to further the gang’s drug and violence-driven enterprise.
Anthony Ellison was sentenced to 288 months (24 years) in federal prison after a jury convicted him of racketeering conspiracy, kidnapping in aid of racketeering, and assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering. He played a key role in the July 22, 2018, kidnapping of rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine and the October 24, 2018, slashing of a victim, acts carried out to advance the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods’ violent criminal enterprise, which included drug trafficking, robberies, and shootings across New York City. In addition to his prison term, Ellison was sentenced to five years of supervised release, with the prosecution led by the Southern District of New York and supported by NYPD, HSI, and ATF.
Anthony Ellison, a high-ranking member of the Street Lineup of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods, was sentenced to 288 months (24 years) in federal prison following a three-week jury trial in October 2019. He was convicted of racketeering conspiracy, kidnapping in aid of racketeering, and assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering for his central role in the July 22, 2018, kidnapping of rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine and the October 24, 2018, slashing of a victim. The Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods operated as a violent criminal enterprise that engaged in drug trafficking—including heroin, fentanyl, and MDMA—robberies, shootings, and retaliatory violence to protect its territory and reputation across Manhattan and Brooklyn. Ellison’s leadership position in the Street Lineup enabled him to coordinate and participate in these acts to enrich the gang and enforce its dominance. In addition to his prison term, he received five years of supervised release. The prosecution was led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, with critical investigative support from the NYPD, Homeland Security Investigations, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and other local agencies. This case marked a major victory in dismantling the gang’s operational structure through coordinated federal and local law enforcement efforts.
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- Anthony Ellison was sentenced to 288 months in prison
- Anthony Ellison was convicted of racketeering conspiracy
- Anthony Ellison was convicted of kidnapping in aid of racketeering
- Anthony Ellison was convicted of maiming and assault with a dangerous weapon
- Anthony Ellison was a high-ranking member of Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods
- Anthony Ellison participated in kidnapping of Daniel Hernandez
- Anthony Ellison participated in slashing of a victim
- Paul A. Engelmayer imposed sentence
- Anthony Ellison was sentenced to five years of supervised release
- Michael Longyear is in charge of prosecution
- Jacob Warren is in charge of prosecution
- Jonathan Rebold is in charge of prosecution
- Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods was involved in committing numerous acts of violence
Press Release High-Ranking Member Of Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods Sentenced To 24 Years In Prison After Trial Wednesday, November 4, 2020 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 Audrey Strauss, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that ANTHONY ELLISON, a/k/a “Harv,” was sentenced to 288 months in prison in connection with his participation in the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods (“Nine Trey”), the July 22, 2018, kidnapping of Daniel Hernandez, a/k/a “Tekashi 6ix 9ine,” and the October 24, 2018, slashing of a victim in furtherance of the Nine Trey enterprise. ELLISON was convicted following a three-week jury trial in October 2019 before U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer, who imposed today’s sentence. Acting U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said: “Anthony Ellison was a high-ranking member of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods, a violent gang that wreaked havoc across New York City, and he was convicted of racketeering, kidnapping, and a violent assault with a dangerous weapon. Now, thanks to the outstanding work of our partners at the NYPD, HSI, and ATF, he will spend the next 24 years in federal prison.” According to court documents and the evidence presented at the trial of ELLISON and co-defendant Aljermiah Mack: Nine Trey was a criminal enterprise involved in committing numerous acts of violence, including shootings, robberies, and assaults in and around Manhattan and Brooklyn. Members and associates of Nine Trey engaged in violence to retaliate against rival gangs, to promote the standing and reputation of Nine Trey, and to protect the gang’s narcotics business. Members and associates of Nine Trey enriched themselves by committing robberies and selling drugs, such as heroin, fentanyl, furanyl fentanyl, MDMA, dibutylone, and marijuana. The leadership structure of Nine Trey is divided into two parts: the Prison Lineup, which consists of incarcerated members, and the Street Lineup, which consists of members who are not incarcerated. ELLISON was a high-ranking member of the Street Lineup. ELLISON was found guilty after trial of racketeering conspiracy for his participation in the Nine Trey enterprise, kidnapping in aid of racketeering, and maiming and assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering. * * * In addition to the prison term, ELLISON, 33, of Brooklyn, New York, was sentenced to five years of supervised release. Ms. Strauss praised the outstanding investigative work of the New York City Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Ms. Strauss also praised the New York City Department of Correction, Correction Intelligence Bureau, and the Kings County District Attorney’s Office for their assistance in the investigation. This case is being handled by the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit. Assistant United States Attorneys Michael Longyear, Jacob Warren, and Jonathan Rebold are in charge of the prosecution. Contact James Margolin, Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated November 4, 2020 Topics Firearms Offenses Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 20-256
Press Release High-Ranking Member Of Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods Sentenced To 24 Years In Prison After Trial Wednesday, November 4, 2020 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 Audrey Strauss, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that ANTHONY ELLISON, a/k/a “Harv,” was sentenced to 288 months in prison in connection with his participation in the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods (“Nine Trey”), the July 22, 2018, kidnapping of Daniel Hernandez, a/k/a “Tekashi 6ix 9ine,” and the October 24, 2018, slashing of a victim in furtherance of the Nine Trey enterprise. ELLISON was convicted following a three-week jury trial in October 2019 before U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer, who imposed today’s sentence. Acting U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said: “Anthony Ellison was a high-ranking member of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods, a violent gang that wreaked havoc across New York City, and he was convicted of racketeering, kidnapping, and a violent assault with a dangerous weapon. Now, thanks to the outstanding work of our partners at the NYPD, HSI, and ATF, he will spend the next 24 years in federal prison.” According to court documents and the evidence presented at the trial of ELLISON and co-defendant Aljermiah Mack: Nine Trey was a criminal enterprise involved in committing numerous acts of violence, including shootings, robberies, and assaults in and around Manhattan and Brooklyn. Members and associates of Nine Trey engaged in violence to retaliate against rival gangs, to promote the standing and reputation of Nine Trey, and to protect the gang’s narcotics business. Members and associates of Nine Trey enriched themselves by committing robberies and selling drugs, such as heroin, fentanyl, furanyl fentanyl, MDMA, dibutylone, and marijuana. The leadership structure of Nine Trey is divided into two parts: the Prison Lineup, which consists of incarcerated members, and the Street Lineup, which consists of members who are not incarcerated. ELLISON was a high-ranking member of the Street Lineup. ELLISON was found guilty after trial of racketeering conspiracy for his participation in the Nine Trey enterprise, kidnapping in aid of racketeering, and maiming and assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering. * * * In addition to the prison term, ELLISON, 33, of Brooklyn, New York, was sentenced to five years of supervised release. Ms. Strauss praised the outstanding investigative work of the New York City Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Ms. Strauss also praised the New York City Department of Correction, Correction Intelligence Bureau, and the Kings County District Attorney’s Office for their assistance in the investigation. This case is being handled by the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit. Assistant United States Attorneys Michael Longyear, Jacob Warren, and Jonathan Rebold are in charge of the prosecution. Contact James Margolin, Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated November 4, 2020 Topics Firearms Offenses Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 20-256