Manhattan Gang Member Pleads Guilty In Federal Court To Racketeering, Arson, Robbery, And Firearms Offenses
Larry White, a 33-year-old member of the Bully Gang, pled guilty to racketeering, armed robbery, arson, and firearms offenses for participating in multiple violent crimes including a 2017 shooting and setting two cars on fire in Manhattan in 2019, and faces up to life in prison with mandatory minimums of 12 years consecutively.
Larry White, 33, pled guilty in Manhattan federal court to racketeering, Hobbs Act robbery, brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and arson. He admitted to participating in multiple armed robberies as part of the Bully Gang, setting two cars on fire in Manhattan on January 14, 2019, and shooting a victim on June 3, 2017. White faces statutory maximum penalties totaling up to life in prison, with mandatory minimum sentences of seven years for firearm brandishing and five years for arson, to be served consecutively, and is scheduled for sentencing on January 28, 2021.
Larry White, a 33-year-old member of the Bully Gang, pled guilty in Manhattan federal court to racketeering, armed robbery, arson, and multiple firearms offenses for his role in a violent criminal enterprise. He admitted to personally participating in multiple armed robberies across New York City, setting two cars on fire in Manhattan on January 14, 2019, and shooting a victim on June 3, 2017. White faces statutory maximum penalties of up to 20 years for racketeering and arson, 20 years for Hobbs Act robbery, 10 years for felon-in-possession, and a mandatory minimum of seven years for brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence—plus a mandatory five-year minimum for arson—all to be served consecutively, potentially totaling life in prison. The case was prosecuted by the Southern District of New York’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit, with investigative support from the NYPD and Homeland Security Investigations. Acting U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss emphasized the brazen nature of White’s crimes and the government’s commitment to dismantling violent gangs. White’s guilty plea was accepted by U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff, and he is scheduled to be sentenced on January 28, 2021. The prosecution highlighted the ongoing collaboration between federal and local law enforcement to ensure public safety in New York City.
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- Larry White pled guilty to Participating in racketeering enterprise (Bully Gang)
- Larry White pled guilty to Setting two cars on fire in Manhattan on January 14, 2019
- Larry White pled guilty to Committing multiple armed robberies
- Larry White pled guilty to Shooting victim on June 3, 2017 in Manhattan
- Larry White pled guilty to Hobbs Act robbery
- Larry White pled guilty to Brandishing firearm in furtherance of crime of violence
- Larry White pled guilty to Being felon in possession of firearm
- Larry White pled guilty to Arson
- Jed S. Rakoff accepted Guilty plea of Larry White
- Bully Gang was Criminal enterprise involved in armed robberies throughout New York City
- Larry White scheduled for sentencing January 28, 2021
- Racketeering enterprise charge carries maximum sentence of 20 years in prison
- Brandishing firearm charge carries maximum sentence of Life in prison with mandatory minimum of 7 years
- Arson charge carries maximum sentence of 20 years in prison with mandatory minimum of 5 years
- Audrey Strauss announced Guilty plea of Larry White to racketeering and other offenses
Press Release Manhattan Gang Member Pleads Guilty In Federal Court To Racketeering, Arson, Robbery, And Firearms Offenses Tuesday, October 13, 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 that LARRY WHITE, a/k/a “L.O.,” pled guilty today in Manhattan federal court to participating in a racketeering enterprise known as Bully Gang, setting two cars on fire in Manhattan on January 14, 2019, committing multiple armed robberies, and committing a shooting on June 3, 2017, in Manhattan. U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff accepted the defendant’s guilty plea. Acting U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said: “Today, Larry White admitted to a brazen and dangerous crime spree in New York City, including armed robberies, an arson, firearms offenses, and his active participation in a dangerous gang. We continue our daily work with our law enforcement partners to keep our communities safe and to vigorously investigate acts of violence committed by gang members.” As alleged in the Indictment and statements made in open court: Bully Gang was a criminal enterprise involved in committing armed robberies throughout New York City. As admitted today in open court today, White personally participated in multiple armed robberies in furtherance of Bully Gang, set two cars on fire in Manhattan, and shot a victim on June 3, 2017, in Manhattan. * * * WHITE, 33, of New York, New York, pled guilty to participating in a racketeering enterprise, which carries a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; Hobbs Act robbery, which carries a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, which carries a statutory maximum sentence of life in prison, and a mandatory minimum sentence of seven years in prison to run consecutively to any other term of imprisonment; being a felon in possession of a firearm, which carries a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in prison; and arson, which carries a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, and a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison. WHITE is scheduled to be sentenced on January 28, 2021. The statutory maximum penalties are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant would be determined by the judge. Ms. Strauss praised the outstanding investigative work of the New York City Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations. This case is being handled by the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit. Assistant United States Attorneys Michael Longyear, Jacob Warren, Andrew Chan, and Paralegal Specialist Claudia Hernandez are in charge of the prosecution. Contact James Margolin, Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated October 13, 2020 Topics Firearms Offenses Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 20-232
Press Release Manhattan Gang Member Pleads Guilty In Federal Court To Racketeering, Arson, Robbery, And Firearms Offenses Tuesday, October 13, 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 that LARRY WHITE, a/k/a “L.O.,” pled guilty today in Manhattan federal court to participating in a racketeering enterprise known as Bully Gang, setting two cars on fire in Manhattan on January 14, 2019, committing multiple armed robberies, and committing a shooting on June 3, 2017, in Manhattan. U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff accepted the defendant’s guilty plea. Acting U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said: “Today, Larry White admitted to a brazen and dangerous crime spree in New York City, including armed robberies, an arson, firearms offenses, and his active participation in a dangerous gang. We continue our daily work with our law enforcement partners to keep our communities safe and to vigorously investigate acts of violence committed by gang members.” As alleged in the Indictment and statements made in open court: Bully Gang was a criminal enterprise involved in committing armed robberies throughout New York City. As admitted today in open court today, White personally participated in multiple armed robberies in furtherance of Bully Gang, set two cars on fire in Manhattan, and shot a victim on June 3, 2017, in Manhattan. * * * WHITE, 33, of New York, New York, pled guilty to participating in a racketeering enterprise, which carries a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; Hobbs Act robbery, which carries a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, which carries a statutory maximum sentence of life in prison, and a mandatory minimum sentence of seven years in prison to run consecutively to any other term of imprisonment; being a felon in possession of a firearm, which carries a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in prison; and arson, which carries a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, and a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison. WHITE is scheduled to be sentenced on January 28, 2021. The statutory maximum penalties are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant would be determined by the judge. Ms. Strauss praised the outstanding investigative work of the New York City Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations. This case is being handled by the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit. Assistant United States Attorneys Michael Longyear, Jacob Warren, Andrew Chan, and Paralegal Specialist Claudia Hernandez are in charge of the prosecution. Contact James Margolin, Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated October 13, 2020 Topics Firearms Offenses Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 20-232