Eugene 'Big U' Henley Charged With Leading Criminal Enterprise, Faces Life in Prison
The Los Angeles gang leader and self-proclaimed activist is accused of racketeering, murder, fraud, and using his nonprofit as a front for illegal activities.
- Federal authorities allege Eugene Henley Jr. led a 'mafia-like' criminal enterprise, 'Big U Enterprise,' tied to the Rollin' 60s Crips gang in Los Angeles.
- Henley is accused of murdering aspiring rapper R.W. in 2021 after a dispute over a diss track and disposing of the body in the Nevada desert.
- Prosecutors claim Henley embezzled donations intended for his nonprofit, Developing Options, and fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief funds for his record label.
- The alleged enterprise used intimidation, violence, and Henley's public image as an anti-gang activist to shield its illicit activities and expand its influence.
- Henley, who surrendered to authorities on March 19, denies the charges, calling them an attack on his reputation; he faces a potential life sentence if convicted.
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