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Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Yahoo
Sheff G Receives Five Year Prison Sentence For Attempted Murder, Conspiracy
Rapper Sheff G has been sentenced to five years in prison after facing serious charges linked to gang activity, attempted murder, and conspiracy. The 26-year-old artist, born Michael Williams, was one of 32 alleged members of the 8 Trey Crips and 9 Ways gangs named in a sweeping 140-count indictment filed in May 2023. This indictment followed a string of violent incidents, including a drive-by shooting in 2020 that resulted in a death and several injuries. The case centers around an October 21, 2020, shooting at the intersection of Hawthorne Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn's Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood. The attack, a result of gang violence, killed Theodore 'Sniper' Senior, a member of the Folk Nation gang, and injured five others. Investigators allege that Sheff G played a key role in orchestrating the attack. It is reported that Sheff G texted a fellow gang member to confirm whether the intended target was hit, and later gave one of the shooters a custom gold chain symbolizing Senior's death. Additionally, Sheff G was involved in another violent incident in which he allegedly drove a group of gunmen to Caton Avenue and East 18th Street in Flatbush. The group was reportedly targeting individuals connected to an earlier shooting aimed at Sheff G's home in New Jersey. However, the retaliation attempt went awry, and two innocent bystanders were wounded instead of the intended targets. Despite the gravity of these charges, the prosecution sought a far harsher punishment for the rapper, pushing for a 20-year prison sentence. However, in a surprising turn of events, Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Danny Chun issued a far lighter sentence, offering Sheff G five years in prison, along with five years of supervised release after his incarceration. This sentencing comes as part of an ongoing effort to clamp down on gang-related violence and organized crime in the city. In a controversial move, Sheff G made headlines last year when he appeared alongside former President Donald Trump at a rally in the Bronx. The rapper took the stage to address the crowd, expressing his support for Trump and making a statement on the media's treatment of the president. 'One thing I want to say. They always gonna whisper your accomplishments and shout your failures,' Sheff G remarked. 'Trump gonna shout the wins for all of us.' Sheff G will officially face his sentence on August 13. The case involving fellow rapper Sleepy Hallow, 25, born Tegan Chambers, is still pending, with authorities continuing their investigation into his role in the criminal activities tied to the case. Known for hits like 'No Suburban Pt. 2' and 'Tip Toe,' Sheff G is one of the prominent artists in Brooklyn's drill rap scene, which has been plagued with accusations of promoting and inciting violence among its artists and gang members. However, artists including Maino, Fivio Foreign, and others have spoken against this notion, as they believe the music is a form of expression and is often used as an opportunity to better their circumstances. More from Ma$e Talks Possibly Visiting Former Bad Boy Boss Diddy Behind Bars After Years Of Tension Jam Master Jay's Killer Hospitalized After Being Stabbed 18 Times In Prison Gang Fight R. Kelly Sings Two Fan-Favorite Hits Over The Phone From Prison On Podcast
BBC News
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Russell T Davies to bring new LGBTQ+ drama t TV screens
Russell T Davies will be bringing a new LGBTQ+ drama to TV screens following the success of It's A five-part Channel 4 series, Tip Toe, follows electrician Clive, who has two teenage sons, and Leo, who runs a bar on Canal Street in Manchester."This is a show I had to write because the world is getting stranger, tougher and darker, and frankly, the fight is on," said follows the success of award-winning series It's A Sin, which aired in 2021 and told the story of a group of young friends living in London during the HIV/Aids crisis in the 1980s. The drama, starring pop star Olly Alexander, was a ratings success and sexual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust also reported a surge in HIV testing after its led to a record-breaking month for Channel 4, gaining 6.5 million views across its five episode in less than two said his script was turned down by ITV, the BBC and even Channel 4 the first time around. Davies, 61, initially gained recognition for his Channel 4 series Queer As Folk, which first aired in 2023, he told BBC Wales he wanted to write a darker LGBTQ+ drama as he felt there was "a lot of hatred in the air"."A lot of nonsense in the air, a lot of rhetoric, and a lot of hate-makers stoking up the fires, and I have things to say about that, so I'd be surprised if I don't say something about that," he Shindler, executive producer of Tip Toe, said: "I am so pleased to be back working with Russell... and to be given the chance to tell such an important story."She added it was "not just a timely drama, but a captivating story" which showcased "Russell's brilliant wit, warmth and devastating poignancy".Casting for the show will be announced in due series will be produced by Quay Street Productions, which is part of ITV Studios, with Shindler, Davies and Peter Hoar as executive producers.
