Eugene Henley Jr., 59, also known as "Big U," was indicted on seven additional federal felonies, including solicitation to commit a crime of violence and alleged solicitation of a witness's murder. The new charges add two counts each of wire fraud and witness tampering, plus a conspiracy count tied to transporting an individual for prostitution. Henley has been in federal custody since March 2025 and is set to stand trial in February with six other former Rollin' 60s members on charges that include racketeering and drug trafficking.
Former Crips Leader "Big U" Indicted on New Federal Charges, Accused of Soliciting Witness Murder
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California announced Wednesday that Eugene Henley Jr., 59, a former Los Angeles gang leader who later presented himself as an anti-gang activist, has been indicted on seven additional federal felony counts, including an allegation he solicited the murder of a witness.
New Charges Alleged
According to the indictment, Henley — known as "Big U" — faces two counts of solicitation to commit a crime of violence, two counts of wire fraud, two counts of tampering with a witness, victim or informant, and one count of conspiracy to transport an individual across state lines for prostitution. The U.S. Attorney's Office said the charges were returned in a superseding indictment and announced publicly on Wednesday.
Background And Ongoing Case
Henley has been held in federal custody since March 2025 in connection with alleged crimes committed while he was a member of the Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips. Prosecutors say Henley and six other former Crips members are scheduled to stand trial in February on a lengthy list of federal allegations, including racketeering and drug trafficking.
Officials note Henley rose through the Rollin' 60s during the 1980s and later founded the Uneek Music record label. Federal prosecutors allege that while Henley publicly portrayed himself as a community activist guiding people away from gangs, he continued to engage in criminal activity.
What Prosecutors Allege: The new counts expand an already broad case against Henley, asserting he not only participated in racketeering and drug distribution schemes but also attempted to obstruct justice by targeting a witness and committed fraud and conspiracies tied to prostitution across state lines.
The allegations remain charges; Henley is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The U.S. Attorney's Office released the indictment as part of its ongoing prosecution of multiple defendants connected to the alleged criminal enterprise.
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