A former member of the New Bedford Chapter of the Latin Kings was sentenced in federal court for racketeering, the final defendant in 'Operation Throne Down.'
The former landlord associated with the New Bedford chapter of the Latin Kings who owned the 'trap houses' used for their drug activity was sentenced today.
It's seven years in prison for a former enforcer for the New Bedford chapter of the Latin Kings gang who pleaded guilty last year to racketeering conspiracy.
A Latin Kings gang member who organized violence and security and instilled discipline in fellow New Bedford gang members has admitted this week to federal racketeering and drugs-related charges.
The owner of three apartment buildings used by the New Bedford Latin Kings for dealing drugs pleaded guilty to racketeering and drug conspiracy charges in federal court Tuesday.
Juan Liberato was recorded in attendance at a series of leadership meetings where crimes being committed by the gang, including drug deals and violence, were discussed.
An ex-New Bedford Latin King who participated in a 2019 shooting where the victim was shot in the back has been sentenced on racketeering and drug charges.