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Newark Gangster Known As 'Homicide' Sentenced To Life In Bystander Killing Newark Gangster Known As 'Homicide' Sentenced To Life In Bystander Killing
Newark Gangster Known As 'Homicide' Sentenced To Life In Bystander Killing A Newark man who belonged to a violent street gang was sentenced Thursday to life in prison for crimes including the murder of a woman caught in the crossfire of a shootout that erupted over a drug debt nearly a decade ago, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Thursday.  Khalil Stafford, 35, a member of the Grape Street Crips who also went by the street names "Stod" and  "Homicide," had previously been found guilty of murder and drug-related racketeering charges.  He was among 66 gang members arrested in a May 2015 sweep and charged with a variety of drug-related offenses, includi…

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by Paul Milo
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Reputed Newark Gangster Known As ‘Half A Brain’ Charged In Shootings Reputed Newark Gangster Known As ‘Half A Brain’ Charged In Shootings
Reputed Newark Gangster Known As ‘Half A Brain’ Charged In Shootings A Newark man who authorities say is steeped in the violent world of the city’s street gangs was charged Monday with attempted murder in connection with a conspiracy to deal drugs, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Sean “Half a Brain” Hills, who has also gone by “Rydaman” and “Half”, was charged with Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization conspiracy as well as distribution of cocaine. The RICO laws target organized crime. Hills, 28, is believed to be a longtime member of the New Jersey Grape Street Crips and is so immersed in the gang culture he has the names of its top members tattoo…

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by Paul Milo