Tag: Philadelphia
Philly Carjacking Crew Gets Life for Marine’s Murder
PHILADELPHIA – A five-man carjacking ring terrorizing Philadelphia is off the streets, convicted today on federal charges stemming from a brutal crime spree. The crew didn’t just steal cars; they shipped the stolen vehicles overseas, likely for resale in Africa, authorities say. Their operation, spanning at least 29 vehicle thefts beginning in February 2022, turned…
Philly Carjacking Crew Faces Justice in Marine’s Death
PHILADELPHIA – A five-man carjacking ring operating in Philadelphia has been brought down after a federal jury delivered guilty verdicts on charges ranging from murder to armed robbery. The crew wasn’t just stealing rides; prosecutors proved the stolen vehicles were shipped overseas, fueling a lucrative international resale operation. Mikal McCracken, 24, the alleged ringleader known…
Philly Guard Admits to Inmate Beatings
PHILADELPHIA – Former Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility guard Christopher Knight, 47, confessed in federal court today to a string of brutal assaults on inmates. Knight pleaded guilty to five counts of civil rights violations and two counts of falsifying records, admitting he repeatedly pepper-sprayed helpless prisoners and then lied about it in official reports. The indictment…
Philly Carjacking Crew Gets Life for 2 Murders
Philadelphia streets breathed a little easier today as five men were convicted in federal court for a brutal carjacking spree that left two dead. Mikal McCracken, Amin Muse, Aleem Abdul-Hakim, Dean Fosque, and Kavon Coleman faced charges stemming from a reign of terror beginning in February 2022. The jury found them responsible for 29 carjackings,…
Philly Carjack Crew Gets Life
⏱ 3 min read A five-man crew of Philly carjackers is staring down life sentences after a federal jury found them guilty of a reign of terror that culminated in murder. The group systematically targeted drivers across Philadelphia starting in 2022, escalating from robbery to deadly violence. Mikal McCracken, 24, stands accused of pulling the…
Philly Carjacking Crew Gets Life
⏱ 3 min read A crew of Philadelphia stick-up artists is headed to federal lockup after a jury slammed the door on their carjacking racket. Mikal McCracken, 24; Amin Muse, 24; Aleem Abdul-Hakim, 23; Dean Fosque, 28; and Kavon Coleman, 23, were convicted for a string of 29 carjackings across the city, a spree that…
Philly Carjacking Crew Gets Life
⏱ 3 min read A crew of Philly stick-up artists is staring down life sentences after a federal jury found them guilty of a brutal carjacking and murder spree. The five men – Mikal McCracken, Amin Muse, Aleem Abdul-Hakim, Dean Fosque, and Kavon Coleman – terrorized drivers across Philadelphia, racking up at least 29 carjackings,…
Philly Carjacking Crew Faces Life Behind Bars
Philadelphia streets ran red with fear for over two years as a ruthless crew of carjackers terrorized drivers, leaving a trail of shattered glass, bullet holes, and one dead Marine in their wake. Now, five members of that crew are staring down the barrel of life sentences after a federal jury delivered guilty verdicts on…
Guard Pepper-Sprayed Handcuffed Inmates, Lied About It
⏱ 2 min read RELATED: Fraudster Lied on the Stand, Got Probation SEE ALSO: Deported Honduran Faces Federal Re-Entry Charge PHILADELPHIA – Christopher Knight, a former guard at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, finally admitted today to a pattern of brutalizing inmates and lying about it to cover his tracks. The 47-year-old pleaded guilty to five…
Philly Crew Convicted in Carjacking Spree, 2 Murders
⏱ 2 min read RELATED: Billings Man Gets 4 Years for Gunpoint Threat SEE ALSO: Philly Crew Gets Life For Carjacking Spree PHILADELPHIA – A five-man crew is facing serious time after a federal jury slammed them with convictions today for a reign of terror on Philadelphia streets. Prosecutors laid out evidence linking the group…
