MS-13 Gang Leader Sentenced to Life in Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Murder

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Miguel Angel Corea Diaz, a high-ranking member of the MS-13 gang, has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in a conspiracy to commit murder in the aid of racketeering. The 41-year-old, also known as "Reaper," was convicted by a federal jury in November of conspiracy to commit murder in the aid of racketeering, murder in the aid of racketeering, drug dealing conspiracy, and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. The life sentence was imposed after Corea Diaz was found to have conspired with other MS-13 members to engage in a pattern of racketeering activity, including murder, extortion, money laundering, witness tampering, and distribution of controlled substances from 2010 to October 2017.

Key Takeaways:

  • Miguel Angel Corea Diaz, aka "Reaper," was sentenced to life in prison for conspiracy to commit murder in the aid of racketeering and other charges.
  • Corea Diaz was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder in the aid of racketeering, murder in the aid of racketeering, drug dealing conspiracy, and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.
  • MS-13 is a transnational gang composed primarily of immigrants or descendants from El Salvador, with members also from Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, and other Central and South American countries.
  • MS-13 has been responsible for a range of crimes nationwide, including racketeering, murder, and drug trafficking.
  • The gang's leadership in El Salvador receives a significant portion of the proceeds from its illicit activities.
  • Corea Diaz's sentencing is a significant blow to the MS-13 gang, which has been described as one of the largest criminal organizations in the US.

Statistics:

  • 2010-2017: The timeframe during which Corea Diaz's conspiracy took place.
  • 41: The age of Miguel Angel Corea Diaz at the time of sentencing.
  • 21 years and 2 months: The maximum sentence requested by Corea Diaz's attorney.
  • 100%: The portion of MS-13 proceeds sent to the gang's leadership in El Salvador, according to federal prosecutors.
  • 5 countries: The countries from which MS-13 membership includes immigrants or descendants, including El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, and other Central and South American countries.

Sources:

  • U.S. Department of Justice
  • CNN: Mirna Alsharif article, no publication date provided
  • FBI: MS-13 Threat Assessment (no specific date mentioned in the text)