Archive · 29 May 2025
Larry Hoover's Federal Sentence Commuted, Still Incarcerated
Larry Hoover, once the leader of the Gangster Disciples gang, had his federal prison sentence shortened by President Trump.
However, he remains in prison due to a separate state sentence for murder.
Hoover founded the Gangster Disciples in Chicago and was convicted of murder in 1973.
In 1997, he was convicted again for running a criminal enterprise.
He has been in prison for almost 50 years.
His family has been advocating for his release, claiming he has reformed.
Celebrities like Kanye West have also supported his cause.
Larry Hoover, founder of the Gangster Disciples, had his federal prison sentence commuted.
Hoover remains incarcerated due to a separate state sentence for murder.
He was convicted of murder in 1973 and of federal charges in 1997.
Hoover's son, Larry Hoover Jr., and celebrities like Kanye West have advocated for his release.
Hoover has been incarcerated for almost 50 years.
- Who
- Larry Hoover, former leader of the Gangster Disciples.
- What
- Hoover's federal prison sentence was commuted, but he remains in prison.
- When
- Sentenced in 1973 and 1997, federal sentence commuted recently.
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois
- Why
- Hoover's federal sentence was commuted, but he remains in prison due to state sentence.
Critics
Hoover Supporters
Continued Threat
Critics
Hoover remains a dangerous criminal deserving of his sentence.
Hoover Supporters
Hoover has reformed and is no longer a threat to society.
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois
- Gang
- Gangster Disciples
- State Conviction
- 1973, Murder
- Federal Conviction
- 1997, Drug conspiracy
- Federal Prison
- ADX Florence
- Illinois State Sentence
- 200 years