Final defendant in YSL case pleads guilty
The remaining defendant in the sweeping Young Slime Life gang RICO case pleaded guilty Monday to multiple charges.
Christian Eppinger, also known as Big Bhris, entered into a non-negotiated plea that will not add prison time to what he was serving. He was sentenced to 75 years, with 40 to serve concurrently with his previous 45-year sentence.
The charges stemmed from a number of crimes that occurred between 2016-22, including the attempted murder of APD Officer David Rodgers.
Prosecutors said Eppinger shot Rodgers six times in 2022.
Channel 2's Michael Seiden will have more on Channel 2 Action News at Noon.
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