Three members of the Memphis-based Young Mob gang pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy, robbery, and drug crimes. Paul Nelson, Edgar Smith, and Cedric Jackson each admitted to participating in violent acts and drug distribution. The defendants, indicted as part of a broader investigation, face prison sentences ranging from 20 years to life. Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva emphasized the DOJ’s commitment to addressing violent crime in Memphis. U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant noted the prosecutions have weakened the gang’s operations. Nelson admitted to a 2023 robbery resulting in a fatality, while Smith and Jackson pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy tied to 2024 robberies. Codefendants Larry Wilson and Braxton Beck received prison terms for their roles in the incidents. The case involves collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies, including the ATF and Memphis Police Department.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
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