Larry Hoover

Convicted of

Drug conspiracy, racketeering, murder

Sentence

6 Life terms + 200-yr state sentence for 1973 murder

Reported amount

N/A (prior lobbying by Kanye West)

Notability

Founder of Chicago Gangster Disciples street gang; convicted on 40 counts including drug conspiracy and racketeering; sentenced to 6 life terms + 200-year state sentence for 1973 murder

Why / who lobbied

Commutation of federal life sentence. Kanye West had previously lobbied Trump for Hoover's release. Remains in prison on state charges.