Carrick Mondale Mango, Witness Intimidation, Texas 2014

A Killeen man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for intimidating a witness in a high-profile cocaine trafficking case.

Carrick Mondale Mango, 33, was sentenced on March 17, 2023, by U.S. District Judge Walter S. Smith, Jr. in Waco, Texas. The sentence also includes three years of supervised release and a $1,000 fine.

Mango was convicted of obstructing justice and witness tampering in connection with the trial of Killeen brothers Christopher and Cornelius Tywarren Wilson, who were found guilty of distributing close to 30 kilograms of cocaine.

According to court records, on March 6, 2014, Mango approached a trial witness and instructed them not to testify against Christopher Wilson. The witness told deputy U.S. Marshals that Mango gave them an intimidating look, which made them feel threatened and uncomfortable.

Mango's intimidation tactics also included accosting the prosecutor trying the case and intentionally following another government witness to the lobby of the United States Attorney's Office.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation together with the United States Marshals Service. Assistant United States Attorney Greg Gloff prosecuted this case on behalf of the Government.

Christopher and Cornelius Wilson were sentenced to 35 years and 30 years in federal prison, respectively, on April 30, 2014.

The trial of the Wilson brothers took place in federal court in Waco, Texas, and was a major operation for law enforcement. The conviction of Mango serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting witnesses in high-profile cases.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtx/pr/killeen-man-sentenced-federal-prison-intimidating-witness