LOS ANGELES — A previously convicted Mexican Mafia member who ran the activities of one of East Los Angeles’ longest-running street gangs faces sentencing Monday on federal charges.
Manuel Larry “Cricket” Jackson pleaded guilty in March 2025 to racketeering conspiracy and drug conspiracy charges, which together carry a sentence of 10 years to life imprisonment, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Jackson was sentenced five years ago to 20 years behind bars after a jury in downtown Los Angeles found him guilty of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Court papers show he has almost 20 previous criminal convictions…