“Big Meech ”

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“BIG MEECH” By: Zack Zielonka

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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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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“BIG MEECH”

By: Zack Zielonka

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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

BACKGROUND

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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.

CRIMES

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Big Meech ran one of the biggest criminal enterprises in US history.

He was the reason a lot of Atlanta rappers got their start.

SIGNIFICANCE

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Big Meech is still in jail serving his 30 year sentence. (FREE MEECH)

BMF or Black Mafia Family is no longer a running gang.

NOW