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“Big Meech ”. By: Zack Zielonka. Background. Real name Demetrius Flenory Born in Detroit Started a gang called Black Mafia Family Started it with his brother Terry Started selling cocaine in high school at 15. Crimes. No past convictions
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“Big Meech” By: Zack Zielonka
Background • Real name Demetrius Flenory • Born in Detroit • Started a gang called Black Mafia Family • Started it with his brother Terry • Started selling cocaine in high school at 15
Crimes • No past convictions • In November 2007, Big Meech plead guilty to running a continuing criminal enterprise. • In September 2008, Big Meech was sentenced to 30 years in prison for running a nationwide cocaine-trafficking ring, which lasted from 2000 to 2005.
Significance • Big Meech ran one of the biggest criminal enterprises in US history. • He was the reason a lot of Atlanta rappers got their start.
Now • Big Meech is still in jail serving his 30 year sentence. (FREE MEECH) • BMF or Black Mafia Family is no longer a running gang.