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Brooklyn-Based Gang Member Convicted of Murder, Narcotics Trafficking and Racketeering Conspiracy

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U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Breon Peace, announced the guilty verdict against Marvin Pippins, also known as "Mukk," a member of the Brooklyn-based street gang 5-9 Brims, on counts of racketeering conspiracy, murder-in-aid-of racketeering, murder conspiracy, narcotics trafficking, and use of a firearm.

The verdict followed a two-week trial before United States District Judge Pamela K. Chen. When sentenced, Pippins faces a mandatory term of life imprisonment.

Pippins was found guilty of committing a gang-related murder with a gun, taking another human's life on behalf of his criminal enterprise, which also trafficked drugs and perpetrated fraud in the community. The evidence at trial established that between January 2012 and December 2019, Pippins and other members and associates of the 5-9 Brims engaged in drug trafficking and fraud, and committed acts of violence, including murder.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pippins was found guilty of racketeering conspiracy, murder-in-aid-of racketeering, murder conspiracy, narcotics trafficking, and use of a firearm.
  • He was the leader of the 5-9 Brims gang in Brooklyn, New York.
  • Pippins and his gang members committed acts of violence, including murder, between January 2012 and December 2019.
  • The 5-9 Brims were feuding with a rival gang known as "Real Ryte" during this time period.
  • Pippins killed Sean Peart, a Real Ryte member, by shooting him six times while Peart was in a car in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn on December 19, 2015.
  • P Marie-Pierre Riley, was found to be involved in committing the mandatory murder, on behalf of the 5-9 Brims.
  • The 5-9 Brims gang committed numerous financial frauds, including possession and use of stolen identities, fraudulent checks and access devices.

Statistics:

  • 32 is the age of Marvin Pippins, also known as "Mukk", at the time of the verdict.
  • 2012-2019 is the time period during which the 5-9 Brims gang committed numerous crimes.
  • 6 is the number of times Pippins shot Sean Peart before killing him.
  • 1 is the number of murder conviction Pippins received.
  • 5-9 Brims is the name of the Brooklyn-based gang that Pippins and his associates were part of.

Sources:

  • Breon Peace, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York
  • United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York
  • United States District Judge Pamela K. Chen
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office
  • Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, New York Division
  • New York City Police Department

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