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Convicted Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for Brutal Murder
Marvin Pippins, also known as ‘Mukk,’ was sentenced to life in prison for his role in a retaliatory gang murder in Brooklyn, New York. Pippins, a member of the 5-9 Brims Street Gang, was convicted of racketeering conspiracy, murder conspiracy, murder in-aid-of racketeering, drug conspiracy, and related firearms charges.
On December 19, 2015, Pippins shot and killed Sean Peart, a member of a rival gang, at point-blank range while Peart was alone and unarmed in his parked car. Pippins had previously bragged about the murder to fellow gang members and associates, describing it in detail in rap lyrics.
U.S. Attorney Carolyn Pokorny praised the sentence, stating, ‘Marvin Pippins will deservedly spend the rest of his life in prison for this cold-blooded murder, undertaken in service of a years-long gang war.’ Pokorny added that Pippins’ crimes were part of a ‘violent street gang that polluted the streets with drugs, preyed on unsuspecting victims of financial fraud, and subjected rivals and innocent civilians alike to acts of violence.’
The FBI’s James E. Dennehy also praised the sentence, stating, ‘Pippins’ myriad of crimes strengthened the gang’s presence across Brooklyn and fueled persisting territorial disputes. May today’s lifelong sentence reflect the FBI’s renowned commitment to disrupting all criminal enterprises plaguing our city with violence and illicit substances.’
Pippins was also sentenced to a concurrent term of 30 years for racketeering conspiracy and a consecutive term of five years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm.
This case is being handled by the Office’s Organized Crime and Gangs Section, with Assistant United States Attorneys Lindsey R. Oken and Dana Rehnquist in charge of the prosecution.
In 2015, Pippins was part of a violent crew of the Bloods street gang known as ‘Breadgang,’ which operated primarily in and around the Marlboro Houses in the Gravesend section of Brooklyn.
The 5-9 Brims gang was responsible for sophisticated fraud schemes, prolific narcotics trafficking, and violent crimes, including gunpoint robberies, shootings, and murders.
The case serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of gang violence on communities and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their crimes.
Defendant: Marvin Pippins
Criminal Charges: Racketeering conspiracy, murder conspiracy, murder in-aid-of racketeering, drug conspiracy, and related firearms charges
City and State: Brooklyn, New York
Exact Date: December 19, 2015 (crime date); April 2023 (sentencing)
Sentence: Life in prison, concurrent term of 30 years for racketeering conspiracy, and consecutive term of five years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Violent Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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