The Brief
- Deontae Jackson of Minneapolis pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy on April 3.
- Jackson admitted to trafficking fentanyl as part of the Lows gang’s criminal activities.
- He is the first among 14 charged gang members to plead guilty, with sentencing to be scheduled.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A Minneapolis man has pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy as part of a federal case targeting the Lows street gang.
Lows gang member admits guilt in racketeering case
What we know:
Deontae “Leef” Jackson, 37, pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy in U.S. District Court before Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on April 3, according to U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen. Jackson is the first of 14 defendants to plead guilty in the case.
The indictment alleges the Lows gang conspired to violate racketeering laws through acts including murder, attempted murder, carjacking, firearms tracking, and drug trafficking. …