Brooklyn drill rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow, along with 30 others, were charged in a sweeping gang-related case. FOX 5 NY’s Lisa Evers gained exclusive access to the NYPD investigation that built the case.
Case Overview
Brooklyn rapper Michael Williams, known as Sheff G, pleaded guilty to attempted murder and conspiracy charges tied to gang violence. He was sentenced to five years in prison.
Prosecutors allege Williams used his music earnings to fund gang activities linked to the 8 Trey Crips and 9 Ways gang. His plea deal is part of a broader 140-count indictment involving 32 alleged gang members. So far, 17 have pleaded guilty, while 14 others, including fellow rapper Sleepy Hallow, still face charges.
Court Decision
Williams, 26, admitted guilt in Brooklyn Supreme Court, accepting a five-year prison sentence with five years of post-release supervision. Prosecutors had pushed for a 20-year sentence.
The plea deal follows an extensive investigation by the Brooklyn DA’s Violent Criminal Enterprises Bureau and the NYPD’s Gun Violence Suppression Division.
Gang Conspiracy Details
The indictment stems from a probe into gang-related violence in Brooklyn. Authorities claim that members of the 8 Trey Crips and 9 Ways gangs were behind multiple shootings, often boasting about their crimes via social media and text messages.
Surveillance footage and digital evidence played a key role in the case. One alleged message from Williams following a shooting on Hawthorne Street asked for confirmation that their gang had successfully “scored” against rivals.
Sheff G’s Role in the Crimes
Investigators say Williams was directly involved in organizing shootings, driving gunmen to crime scenes, and even serving as a getaway driver.
With 17 defendants already pleading guilty and 14 cases still pending, including that of Sleepy Hallow, the high-profile gang crackdown continues.
