Anthony "Harv" Ellison, a member of the Nine Trey Bloods gang and Tekashi 6ix9ine's kidnapper, has officially been sentenced to twenty-four years in prison.
Ellison was due in court today for sentencing and, despite his pleas, he was met with a pretty harsh result from the judge, who was the same from 6ix9ine's trial.
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"I'm not an angel. But I'm not a monster either," said Ellison in court, according to @InnerCityPress. Judge Paul Engelmayer presided over the case, explaining that he had put a lot of thought into his sentence.
"This was not a book club that you chose to affiliate with," said Judge Engelmayer about the Nine Trey Bloods. "The gang inspired fear with shooting, including in Manhattan."
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He continued by describing Ellison's crimes.
"Snow Billy was shot in the head. You brought a gun to a house and threatened Nine Trey members whose loyalty you had begun to doubt," said the judge. "You participated in a fight at the LAX airport on Nine Trey's behalf. You cut Mark Hovde's face. You were in Manhattan, on a date with Ms. Ramirez - but rushed to Smurf Village. You bailed on your date and stalked Mark Hovde, you slashed his face -- 300 stitches."
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He described his crimes as "horrific" before announcing his sentence.
"I think 360 months is not necessary. I find that a sentence below this can accomplish what it must," said Judge Engelmayer. "Mr Ellison, I sentence you to 24 years, followed by five years of supervised release. I hope when you get out you are not tempted to return to crime. The Department of Probation will have its eyes on you."
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@InnerCityPress followed the courtroom trial unfold this morning. You can read our interview with the journalist here.
Do you think 24 years is the right move?
