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United States of America v. Roderick Arrington, a/k/a Ra-Ra
Date: 04-24-2023
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Judge: Elizabeth A.Wolford
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of New York (Eire County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office in Buffalo
Defendant's Attorney:
Description:
Buffalo, New York criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with racketeering.
Roderick Arrington, a/k/a "Ra-Ra," was a member of the Schuele Boys Gang, which operated in the Schuele Street area of the East Side of Buffalo, was responsible for multiple acts of violence and the distribution of illegal narcotics including cocaine, crack cocaine, and marijuana. The Government claimed that one of those acts of violence was the murder of Quincy Balance a/k/a Shooter, at the intersection of Northland and Stevens on the East Side of Buffalo on August 30, 2012. The Schuele Boys believed Balance was involved in the shooting murder of one of their associates on nearby Carl Street four days earlier. During his plea, Arrington denied being involved in the murder of Quincy Balance.
The plea is the result of an investigation by the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew Miraglia; the Buffalo Police Department, under the direction of Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia; the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Frank A. Tarentino III, New York Field Division; and the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Eugene Staniszewski.
Roderick Arrington, a/k/a "Ra-Ra," was a member of the Schuele Boys Gang, which operated in the Schuele Street area of the East Side of Buffalo, was responsible for multiple acts of violence and the distribution of illegal narcotics including cocaine, crack cocaine, and marijuana. The Government claimed that one of those acts of violence was the murder of Quincy Balance a/k/a Shooter, at the intersection of Northland and Stevens on the East Side of Buffalo on August 30, 2012. The Schuele Boys believed Balance was involved in the shooting murder of one of their associates on nearby Carl Street four days earlier. During his plea, Arrington denied being involved in the murder of Quincy Balance.
The plea is the result of an investigation by the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew Miraglia; the Buffalo Police Department, under the direction of Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia; the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Frank A. Tarentino III, New York Field Division; and the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Eugene Staniszewski.
Outcome:
Defendant was sentenced to 20 years in prison and fined $250,000.00.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Roderick Arrington, a/k/a Ra-Ra?
The outcome was: Defendant was sentenced to 20 years in prison and fined $250,000.00.
Which court heard United States of America v. Roderick Arrington, a/k/a Ra-Ra?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of New York (Eire County), NY. The presiding judge was Elizabeth A.Wolford.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Roderick Arrington, a/k/a Ra-Ra?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States Attorney’s Office in Buffalo. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Buffalo Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Roderick Arrington, a/k/a Ra-Ra decided?
This case was decided on April 24, 2023.