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]
Videos have emerged showing two New York Police Department (NYPD) officers beating a man during an arrest in Brooklyn.Following the release of these videos, the NYPD placed the two officers involved under investigation.The incident has drawn significant public attention and official responses.The Police Department acknowledged that the officers had misidentified the man involved in the arrest.This misidentification has raised concerns about the circumstances leading to the use of force.Brooklyn's mayor, Zohran Mamdani, described the videos as disturbing, highlighting the seriousness of the incident.The investigation aims to determine the facts surrounding the officers' conduct and the reasons for the excessive force.This... [Continue Reading]