Grimy Times

Victor Almonte, Violent Crime, New York 2013

Published January 2, 2013

On January 2, 2013, a federal indictment was filed against Victor Almonte in the New York Southern District Federal Court. Almonte was charged with several violent crimes, including murder in aid of racketeering, conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.

The indictment alleged that Almonte was involved in a gang-related shooting that resulted in the death of a 15-year-old boy. According to investigators, Almonte had been a member of a notorious street gang in the New York City area. The charges against him were a result of a thorough investigation by the FBI and local law enforcement agencies.

On February 14, 2016, Victor Almonte pleaded guilty to the charges against him. As part of his plea agreement, he was expected to cooperate with the government in its ongoing investigation into the gang's activities. The exact terms of his sentence were not disclosed at the time.

Victor Almonte's case serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle to combat gang violence in urban areas. The case highlights the need for continued cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the community to prevent such crimes from occurring.

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Source: https://pcl.uscourts.gov