Big U Responds to Federal RICO Charges: “I’m Turning Myself In” [Video]

Eugene “Big U” Henley Jr., a well-known former leader of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips and a self-proclaimed community activist, has broken his silence after being hit with serious federal charges under the RICO Act.

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In a newly surfaced video, Big U announced that he plans to turn himself in, while also blasting the internet, law enforcement, and individuals he claims are working against him.

Just days after news broke that Henley, 58, was facing allegations of running a criminal enterprise linked to murder, extortion, fraud, and human trafficking, the longtime Los Angeles figure took to social media to share his side.

“This is probably gonna be my last video,” he said. “I’m going to turn myself in to see what’s going on. They talking about I’m a fugitive.”

Henley went on to say that his properties were raided by federal agents and that during the searches, authorities specifically asked about music executive Wack 100, along with other individuals in the industry. He suggested that law enforcement is targeting him due to outside influence, claiming they have gone to extreme lengths to cut off his financial support.

Henley also accused the FBI of pressuring both city officials and celebrities to stop supporting his nonprofit, Developing Options, which was once promoted as an anti-gang initiative.

“The FBI went to the city three days in a row and told them not to give me any more money,” he alleged. “They went to all the different celebrities, told them not to help me, don’t do nothing for me.”

Prosecutors, however, claim Developing Options was a front for embezzling donations from high-profile figures and organizations, including NBA players and the City of Los Angeles. The feds say the money was funneled into Big U’s personal accounts while he continued engaging in illegal activities.

Among the most shocking accusations against Henley is the alleged 2021 murder of aspiring rapper “R.W.” Prosecutors say Henley and his associates signed the artist to their label, Uneek Music, but later orchestrated his abduction and execution after he released a song criticizing Big U.

Federal documents also detail claims of COVID-19 relief fraud, illegal gambling, extortion, and human trafficking, painting a picture of what officials call a “mafia-style enterprise” operating under the guise of community activism.

In his video, Henley did not directly address the murder allegations but made it clear that he believes outside forces are conspiring to bring him down.

“All y’all who be sending stuff around the internet… all y’all guilty of this,” he said. “If you got something against a Black man, you should handle it in the streets.”

He also took aim at internet bloggers and critics, saying that online narratives have fueled his legal troubles.

Despite his declaration that he will turn himself in, Big U remains a fugitive as of now. Federal authorities are actively searching for him, and law enforcement has already arrested several other alleged co-conspirators.

If convicted, Henley faces a maximum sentence of life in federal prison, while two of his alleged associates, Sylvester “Vey” Robinson and Mark “Bear Claw” Martin, could receive up to 20 years.

Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information about Henley’s whereabouts to contact the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office.