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🗣️ Did Trump Free Larry Hoover? Here’s What You Need to Know For Real

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The short answer? No. But he did commute Larry Hoover’s federal life sentence, which is a big deal, but not the same as a full pardon.

On May 28, 2025, President Donald Trump used his executive powers to commute the federal sentence of Larry Hoover, the co-founder of Chicago’s Gangster Disciples (GDs). That means his federal time was reduced, but his state sentence in Illinois remains in full effect.

🚫 A pardon erases a conviction.
✅ A commutation shortens the sentence but leaves the conviction intact.

👉🏽 Hoover is still incarcerated, just no longer serving time under his federal sentence.

⚖️ Federal vs. State: Why Hoover Isn’t Free Yet

While the federal government no longer requires Hoover to serve life in a supermax prison, the State of Illinois still holds a separate life sentence against him. That stems from a 1973 murder conviction.

Credit: Larry Hoover Jr./Instagram

So even though Trump intervened federally, Hoover remains in prison under state custody.

🔗 Read ABC7’s breakdown of the current legal status

🌐 Why This Matters

Larry Hoover’s name carries legacy and controversy in Chicago. For decades, he’s been labeled a criminal mastermind. But in recent years, there’s been a push by his legal team and public figures to recognize the transformative work he’s done behind bars, including efforts to promote peace and redirect youth from gang life.

Even Kanye West and Drake brought global attention to Hoover’s case during their 2021 Free Larry Hoover Benefit Concert, adding cultural weight to the conversation about his potential release.

🔗 See the coverage from Baller Alert

🏛️ Why Did Trump Commute His Sentence?

Let’s be real: Trump’s use of presidential clemency powers has always been controversial. Many of his commutations and pardons have benefited high profile or politically connected individuals. Which is still publicity for him and his administration. Still, for communities dealing with over policing and mass incarceration, among other violations of civil and human rights, any shift in how justice is served becomes a moment of reflection and dialogue. So I claim this as a win for us in the hood.

🔗 Check out The Guardian’s analysis of Trump’s pardon strategy

💬 Thoughts

This decision is layered. Larry Hoover’s sentence was reduced because of his pardon of federal charges but he’s not free. Still, it opens the door to wider conversations about:

  • Sentencing reform
  • Community rehabilitation
  • The politics of who gets clemency
  • And the ongoing impact of legacy gang leaders in modern movements

Whether you’re from Englewood, the West Side, Auburn-Gresham like me or just someone trying to understand what’s real vs. what’s headlines; stay sharp, stay informed, and keep asking deeper questions because as a solid and native representation of urban culture, in the words of the Honorable Fred Hampton, Leader of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panthers and a Chicago Native:

I Am A Revolutionary; Free Em All !

📌 Original Report Seen by: Kollege Kid

Big Pimpin at HBCU: AKA Sorority Involved in Prostitution Ring at Fort Valley State University

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Atlanta, Apr. 9, 2019-Old news but new to me and maybe to you too, Seven people were indicted at Fort Valley State University for prostitution allegedly led by Alecia Jeanetta Johnson, 49 with six men who were also indicted including Ernest Harvey (Assistant Principal at Middle School), 47, Kenneth Howard (City Manager for Hinesville, GA), 56, Ryan Jenkins, 35, Charles Jones (Director of Corporate and Government Affairs), 57, Arthur James Nance Jr (County Commissioner)., 46 and Devontae Little (Former Employee at Youth Center), 26. They supposedly were trying to raise money for pledge fees of the Alpha Beta Chapter of AKA.

Image Source: Peach County Sheriff’s Office (provided by Rollingout Dot Com)

“At the center of these allegations is Alecia Johnson, who resigned from her position at Fort Valley State as an executive assistant working in the office of the president(Rollingout, 2018). According to media outlet WSB-TV, Johnson is not only an AKA but also served as the faculty advisor for the Fort Valley chapter (Rollingout, 2018). She had been an employee at the school since 2004 and at the time of her resignation earned around $64K a year (Rollingout, 2018).”

Alecia Johnson accused of being a part of sex misconduct of sorority pledges (Photo Source: Fort Valley State University Website now deleted image provided by Rollingout Dot Com)

The chapter’s privileges have been withdrawn until the completion of the investigation. My only remark is they wild ass hell.

Unarmed Stephon Clark Killed in his Own Backyard by Sacramento Police 👮 🚔

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The victim, Stephon Clark, was only 22-years-old when he was shot and killed in his backyard where he lived with his family, on Sunday. Clark was reportedly shot 20 times while only holding his cell phone at the time.

The Sacramento Bee 🐝 reported that the officers were responding to a call of someone breaking car windows. The Sacramento Police 🚔 conducted a helicopter search to locate the suspect which is how they mistakenly targeted Clark.

What a great way to spend tax payer dollars 💵 Sacramento Police, and we appreciate if you used intelligence when investigating a crime. In my opinion police should be required to have a four-year degree in sociology or a degree that deals with humanity including consistent training to deal with the public in an non-aggressive, non-violent, and un-aggravated way.

I am tired of seeing Black men being targeted as if they have no importance. There needs to be some policies in play to resolve this consistent conflict between the government and the urban community. We will not keep tolerating the police “accidentally” taking the lives of innocent 😇 individuals.

My heart 💜 prayers, and peace goes out to Clark’s Family. Sleep peacefully brother for you will not die in vain.