
Sophia Tareen
Reporter at Associated Press
AP reporter based in Chicago. @Oregonian alum. Tips & comments stareen(at)https://t.co/17ShvIO0D5
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argus-press.com | Sophia Tareen
CHICAGO (AP) — One of Chicago’s most infamous gang leaders is among the people to receive commutations this week from President Donald Trump, a puzzling move that has raised questions about whether Larry Hoover will be freed. The 74-year-old Hoover, who has received support from celebrities like rapper Ye and inspired popular rap lyrics, has been serving a life sentence at the nation’s most restrictive prison in Colorado.
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1 week ago |
lufkindailynews.com | Sophia Tareen
CHICAGO (AP) - One of Chicago's most infamous gang leaders is among the people to receive commutations this week from President Donald Trump, a puzzling move that has raised questions about whether Larry Hoover will be freed. The 74-year-old Hoover, who has received support from celebrities like rapper Ye and inspired popular rap lyrics, has been serving a life sentence at the nation's most restrictive prison in Colorado.
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1 week ago |
sfgate.com | Sophia Tareen
The 74-year-old Hoover, who has received support from celebrities like rapper Ye and inspired popular rap lyrics, has been serving a life sentence at the nation’s most restrictive prison in Colorado. He was first imprisoned in Illinois for a 1973 murder and convicted decades later in federal court for running a criminal enterprise while behind bars.
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1 week ago |
baltimoresun.com | Sophia Tareen
By SOPHIA TAREENCHICAGO (AP) — One of Chicago’s most infamous gang leaders is among the people to receive commutations this week from President Donald Trump, a puzzling move that has raised questions about whether Larry Hoover will be freed. The 74-year-old Hoover, who has received support from celebrities like rapper Ye and inspired popular rap lyrics, has been serving a life sentence at the nation’s most restrictive prison in Colorado.
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nwitimes.com | Sophia Tareen
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