Years of federal surveillance and a few slip-ups related to Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s career led to the government’s takedown of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods. One of the members caught up in the mix is Aljermiah “Nuke” 

Mack, who was sentenced to 17 years in prison for drug-dealing and racketeering. Mack, one of the twelve defendants in the case, received his sentencing after a two-week trial conducted back in September. His unfortunate fate was partially a result of Tekashi’s inclination for tattletaling. The rainbow-haired rapper testified that Mack was high up in Nine Trey’s ranks. It was also revealed during Mack’s trial that he had flipped NYPD Sergeant Arlicia Robinson, who is still awaiting sentencing for helping the gang transport heroin and other drugs around Brooklyn. 

According to AllHipHop, Mack’s lawyer, Louis V. Fasulo, confirmed that his client was planning to fight the sentence. Mack will be joining a list of defendants in the Nine Trey case who are appealing their sentences, including Aaron “Bat” Young (20 years), Kifano “Shotti” Jordan (15 years) and Roland “Ro Murda” Martin (5 years). 

If you’re a bit confused about the Nine Trey case and Tekashi’s involvement in it, it’s all being unpacked on the docu-series podcast, Infamous: The Tekashi 6ix9ine Story. 

Another defendant in Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s federal guns and racketeering case has been sentenced for racketeering and narcotics charges. According to Complex, Aljermiah “Nuke” Mack, one of the twelve defendants in the Tekashi 6ix9ine case, was hit with a 17-year prison sentence after a judge disagreed with the government’s suggestion to punish him with 30 years in jail. 

Nuke was among the only two defendants in the Nine Trey case who went to trial but even as he fought the charges, he was found guilty of robbing co-defendant Roland Martin and selling heroin and fentanyl. The government pushed to put him behind bars for thirty years but the judge made it clear that just because Nuke fought the charges, doesn’t mean that it should be held over his head.

“It begins to look like there’s a trial penalty,” Engelmayer told Assistant US Attorney Michael Longyear. “I’m worried that because Mr. Mack went to trial, the dump truck is being unloaded on him.”

Engelmayer also read letters written in support of Nuke which had little impact on the decision. Though many of them painted Nuke in a positive light, the judge didn’t really budge much, especially since the judge claimed Nuke didn’t accept any responsibility for his actions. The judge said if he had actually accepted responsibility, his 17-year sentence could’ve potentially been reduced further. 

“I see this all the time. The same person can be capable of great goodness and great—I’ll say it—evil,” the judge said. “Remember all the beautiful testimonials your friends and family wrote about you. Aspire to be that guy.”

It’s not every day that a rapper lives up to the moniker of his group, but Cam’ron recently engaged in some genuinely diplomatic behavior. After an explosive RICO case left several Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods behind bars, including the Dummy Boy 6ix9ine himself, many were left grappling with the fallout. For Cam, he ultimately had to watch as his friend Aljermiah Mack, known by his Nine Trey handle “Nuke,” was left facing a recommended sentence of thirty-years. The reason being his involvement in racketeering and narcotics trafficking charges, which left him behind bars since October 2019.

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At this moment, Judge Englemeyer, the man responsible for the dramatic reading of 6ix9ine’s sentencing, has yet to reveal whether he’ll stick with the recommended sentence. He doesn’t have much longer to decide, as Mack’s next court date arrives on February 24th. Many friends and supporters penned letters on his behalf, and as Complex reveals, one such message came from Killa Cam himself, a longtime friend of Mack. 

Complex shared the letter, which finds Cam vouching for Mack’s integrity. “Mr. Mack is a good person and has always had morality in his actions,” he writes, in the supportive message. “I believe in him and will lend support which will enable him to become an upstanding part of our community.” While it’s unclear whether Cam’s words will have an impact on Judge Englemeyer’s decision, it remains a solid gesture all the same. Check out the full letter below:

Dear Judge Engelmayer:

I have had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Mack for the past ten years. Mr. Mack is a good person and has always had morality in his actions. This is why I can assure you that although he has had recent challenges, he is a decent person with a good heart.

I am sure that as long as Mr. Mack receives the support from people around him, he can be quickly rehabilitated. I believe in him and will lend support which will enable him to become an upstanding part of our community.

Thank you for your time and I hope that your decision will lend Mr. Mack the opportunity to repair the actions he may have caused.

Sincerely,

Cameron Giles