Larry Hoover
Larry Hoover is an infamous figure in American criminal history, known as the co-founder of the Gangster Disciples, a powerful street gang based in Chicago. Convicted in 1997 on multiple charges including running a criminal enterprise, he has been serving six life sentences in a federal supermax prison. Hoover has been a controversial figure, with advocates pushing for his release under the First Step Act. In December 2020, he received a commutation from President Donald Trump, though he remains incarcerated on state murder charges.
Born on Nov 30, 1970 (54 years old)
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Hoover is known as the leader of the Gangster Disciples, a crime syndicate based in Chicago.
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United Kingdom:
Hoover was serving six life sentences on conspiracy, extortion, drug and other criminal charges.
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Spain:
Larry Hoover, known as King Larry, is a Chicago gang leader serving a life sentence for murder.
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United Kingdom:
Larry Hoover is the founder of a notorious Chicago street gang and had his federal prison sentence commuted by President Trump.
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United States:
Larry Hoover, a former Gangster Disciples co-founder, had his sentence commuted by Trump.
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United States:
Larry Hoover, the notorious co-founder of Chicago’s Gangster Disciples street gang, had his sentences commuted by Trump.
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