Black Disciples - Recent News

Recent News

On February 27, 2004, 43 members of the Black Disciples street gang charged with conspiracy were convicted in federal court, that indictment was preceded by the original indictment of the gang on August 11, 1998 ( where 21 members of the gang (known as the original 21 amongst members of the Black Disciples a recycled title originally used by the El Rukins "original 21") were indicted. including but not limited to Franklin (Frank Nitty) Redding, Robert (Lil Rob)Allen), Lyman (PookieStokes) Oliver, Samuel(Goodie)Redding, Charles(Fat Pooky)Jackson, Cherconn(CoochieMan) Jones, Irving( Main Main) Tillman, Irving (Shantee) Tillman, Jesse(Dru)Hall, Antwayne (Lil Doug) Palmore, Raymond (One Eyed Ray) Smith, Kim(Lil Casper)Williamson, Corey Buchanan (gangster disciple) and Edward Walton as well as others were indicted for drug conspiracy, possesion with intent to distribute 148 kilograms of cocaine and cocaine base, money laundering, illegal use of a communication facility and weapons charges. 21 Charged In Gang Drug Trafficking(17 Men Arrested In Federal Probe Of Englewood Drug Sales For Gang)

By Abdon M. Pallasch, Tribune Staff Writer | August 12, 1998 Federal officials swooped down on Englewood Tuesday morning, rounding up 17 men who they say are involved in drug sales for the Black Disciples street gang. A two-year federal investigation using wiretaps and informants led to the federal drug conspiracy charges filed Tuesday against 21 people, including three fugitives and one Lyman Oliver "Pookie Stokes" who plans to turn himself in Wednesday, authorities said. The activity centered around two Englewood street corners where authorities say drug sales were rampant: 64th Street and Normal Boulevard and 64th and Sangamon Streets, said First Deputy U.S. Atty.

By Jennifer Peltz, Tribune Staff Writer | December 9, 1999 In their latest major move on a Chicago street gang, federal authorities Wednesday charged 21 people with drug trafficking in the Englewood neighborhood. Following the arrests of 20 other alleged members of the Black Disciples gang in August 1998, the new sweep "pretty much decimates" the group's operations in Englewood, U.S. Atty. Scott Lassar said. Chicago police and FBI agents collected three guns as they arrested eight men Wednesday, but the suspects surrendered peacefully Three members of the gang remain fugitives.Last Black Disciples convicted in drug case, February 28, A `scandalous' case" Donnel "Scandulous" Jehan the last remaining fugitive turned himself in and accepted a 30 year plea agreement.
Security shuts door on alderman

May 23, 2004 After being interviewed by FBI agents this week, Ald. Arenda Troutman (20th) tried to slip past a swarm of reporters, photographers and TV news cameras that were waiting for her in the lobby of the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse. But security measures at the building prevented the alderman and her attorney, Sam Adam Sr., from escaping the media glare. Agents wanted to know about Troutman's relationship with fugitive Black Disciples gang member Donnell "Scandalous" Jehan, who reportedly was spotted driving one of her cars and was seen in her company.

An alleged member of the Black Disciples street gang pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to narcotics conspiracy and agreed to cooperate against 11 other defendants. Robert Allen Jr., 25, formerly of Calumet City, admitted he was responsible for selling 220 pounds of crack cocaine to drug dealers in the area around 64th Street and Normal Boulevard between September 1996 and August 1998. Allen, the lead defendant in a federal case brought last August, has agreed to testify against other gang members at their trial, scheduled for Sept.

Notable Deaths
Jerome "KING SHORTY" Freeman...
Robert "Yummy" Sandifer...
Greg "G-Free" Freeman...

On May 12, 1995, over 678 male/females became members of BD. In the two years preceding this influx of new members and associates, an important member of BD, known as "ZO" (Alonzo Brooks) was sent to prison and solidified his stature within the organization there as well as on the streets. His reputation precedes him and he is so highly respected that many members in the BD gang wonder if he will ever be released (he was sentenced to 45 years in 1993 for murder and attempted murder projected release date 06/13). His loyalty and highly developed skills are often referred to and emphasized because of the time he spent in prison and for the crimes he committed under the Black Disciple banner. He is said to be a master instructor in Lee Kwan Musul, a Korean martial artist, and that he developed those skills to protect the Black disciple street gang at all cost. Following his incarceration, he is expected to bring the Black Disciples back to their so called glory days of money, murder and mayhem.

On September 2012, rapper Chief Keef's Tweets include a plethora of hashtag notation “#300” — a known reference, police say, to the Black Disciples street gang. He is under investigation for the murder of a fellow rapper in Chicago. However, no connections have been made since.