Today in federal court in Brooklyn, Charles Powell, known as "Payback," and Musah Coward, aka "General Mecka," "Red," and "General Red," received sentences of 42 and 45 years respectively. Their convictions stem from the firearm-related murder of security guard Rodney Maxwell during an armed robbery at a gambling location. Both defendants were found guilty of discharging a firearm during a violent crime, Hobbs Act robbery conspiracy, and Hobbs Act robbery. Brian Castro, also known as "Morenaje," had been sentenced in December 2025 to 45 years for his involvement in the same incident. All three defendants were convicted following a three-week... [Continue Reading]