Nuke gets sentenced. . .
This week, Manhattan courts handed one of the final sentences in the Tr3yway saga. Aljermiah ‘Nuke’ Mack was given 17 years for drug dealing and racketeering charges – with conspiracy to distributed heroin and fentanyl.
In the hearing, Judge Paul Engelmayer imposed the sentence, which was extremely light after the United States Government wanted him to get 30 years. After a letter from his childhood teacher and conflicting stories regarding the alleged kidnapping, Engelmayer didn’t seem like a believer of the 6ix9ine story (many others don’t either).
Judge Engelmayer has been lenient to every member of the Nine-Trey Bloods, after most copped out to plea deals. In a sense, he wanted those men to take responsibility for their actions, as they have beginning with Shotti and Mel.
While most were given less than 10 years, you’ll start seeing various members home in the next three years, with Shotti getting out before the end of the decade. In the case of Mack, a Bushwick high school teacher’s letter saved him from receiving more than 20 years on the inside.
Beforehand, Tekashi took the stand, and finger-pointed him as a leader of Tr3yway, which didn’t sit well with other members. However, the judge was understanding of his environments, like the rest of the camp, which is the most shocking thing of all.
Take a look at Mack’s transcript below.
Judge Engelmayer: This is a case I know extremely well, having presided over the trial. Mr Mack, I've given a lot of thought as I hope is obvious. Your crime is serious. You played a significant role in the Nine Tray Gangsta Bloods, which did a lot of damage.
— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) February 24, 2020
Judge Engelmayer: It endangered innocent people, with gunfire. You did not engage in wanton violence like your co-defendant Anthony Ellison, who slashed somebody's face. But you share in the gang's activity.
— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) February 24, 2020
Judge Engelmayer: It endangered innocent people, with gunfire. You did not engage in wanton violence like your co-defendant Anthony Ellison, who slashed somebody's face. But you share in the gang's activity.
— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) February 24, 2020
Judge Engelmayer: As a drug dealer, you caused a lot of damage to society. It's lost to history what happened to downstream users you impaired. This gang was taken down after a death threat was made on the life of Daniel Hernandez. General deterrence is key here.
— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) February 24, 2020
Judge Engelmayer: I disagree with you your criminal history is irrelevant. It's actually quite relevant. In 2010, conspiracy in the 5th degree, one year. Also attempted criminal possession of a weapon. I'll have more to say about this.
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Judge Engelmayer: You were alleged to have shot at a person in Brooklyn. I don't assume you were guilty. You pled to attempted criminal possession of a weapon. You knew you could go back to prison. Yet you persisted.
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Judge Engelmayer: I need to get your attention. You were shot in the back. Still you engaged in gun violence. You dealt narcotics while in prison. Why should I believe you?
[Mack has armed crossed, leaning forward on defense table]— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) February 24, 2020
Judge Engelmayer: These were moving letters. But on tape you told Kristian Cruz you didn't care about tricking people they were getting heroin when you gave them fentanyl. It's two portraits of you. So the question is, how long. I've calculated 235 to 293 months
— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) February 24, 2020
Judge Engelmayer: The government has asked for 360 months. You are similar to Jamel Jones, who was caught on tape threatening to super-violate Hernandez. But he accepted responsibility & you did not. In the end, there is a sentence below the guidelines that works.
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Judge Engelmayer: Mr. Mack, it could have been a great deal worse. Please rise. It is the judgment of the court you are to serve a sentence of 204 months. That is 17 years.
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Mack nods at Fasulu, seems to smile. Turned back to gallery and exchanges glances.
17 years is better than the 30 years the US Attorney asked for.
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Judge Engelmayer: You may not interact, including on social media, with any gang member. And you owe $200.
Fasulo: Training programs and a facility close to New York.— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) February 24, 2020
Judge Engelmayer: The government says don't because of this gang's presence on the East Coast.
Fasulo: That also say they're nationwide.— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) February 24, 2020
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— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) February 25, 2020