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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 210,830 | $21,000,000 | 13,376$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 58,072 | $2,700,000 | 2,310$ |
| Spain | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 33,954 | $1,400,000 | 1,017$ |
| Totals | 5 | 445,643,440 | 302,856 | $25,100,000 | 16,703$ |
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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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