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Sin City Deciples founder sentenced to 30 years in prison
Contributed By: The 411 News
Sonny McGhee will serve time for racketeering, drug conspiracy, and firearm offenses
Hammond – Kenneth Christopher McGhee a/k/a “Sonny,” “Angel,” age 75, of Gary was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon to 360 months in a federal prison.
The sentencing for McGhee came after he had been found guilty of racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, and being a drug user in possession of a firearm following an 18-day jury trial during October-November 2023, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
McGhee was sentenced to 360 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release.
According to court documents, the Sin City Deciples, originally formed in 1967 in Gary, Indiana, is an outlaw motorcycle organization in which its members and associates engaged in acts of violence, extortion, and narcotics distribution in the Northern District of Indiana and elsewhere.
McGhee served as the “Founder” of the entire club and lead the conspiracy for decades, including during the charged period between 2009-2021.
As the “Founder,” McGhee commanded and oversaw multiple acts of extortion and violence, including attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder in retaliation for the death of a fellow Sin City member, and conspiracy to distribute large amounts of cocaine.
McGhee has been confined since his arrest in October 2021. At the Merrillville home of McGhee, agents found $300,000 in cash, cocaine, along with numerous guns and rifles.
Story Posted:09/20/2024
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