A federal court has sentenced a New Orleans gang leader to decades in prison after prosecutors said he played a central role in a violent criminal enterprise responsible for drug trafficking and multiple murders. The case stems from a long investigation into gang activity tied to the former Magnolia Housing Development and surrounding areas.
Federal officials say the sentence is part of a broader effort to reduce violent crime and dismantle organized gangs operating in the city.
New Orleans Gang Leader Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison
A federal judge sentenced Tim Jackson, 37, also known as “T-Maf” and “Maf,” to 30 years in prison on February 25.
Jackson was convicted of multiple federal crimes, including:
- RICO conspiracy
- Drug trafficking conspiracy
- Firearms conspiracy
In addition to his prison term, Jackson will also serve five years of supervised release after completing his sentence.
Leader of the Byrd Gang
Federal prosecutors say Jackson was a leader of the Byrd Gang, a criminal group also known by several other names, including:
- M3RE
- MagFischer
- 315
- Piff Gang
The gang mainly operated around the former Magnolia Housing Development in New Orleans but also had connections on the Westbank…