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United States of America v. Clifton Savage, a/k/a "Lucky"
Date: 09-23-2026
Case Number: 1:25-cr-00472
Judge: Colleen McMahon
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (New York County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Dominic A. Gentile and Diarra M. Guthrie
Defendant's Attorney: Elizabeth Macedonio, Mark DeMarco, and Leonardo Aldridge
On or about December 26, 2021, in the vicinity of East 168th Street and Morris Avenue in the Bronx, New York, Clifton Savage, a/k/a "Lucky," age 45,discharged a firearm multiple times, using it to murder Terrence Smith and Sergio Santana, two competing drug dealers with whom he was in a drug-related dispute regarding the sale of crack cocaine in that same neighborhood.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Clifton Savage, a/k/a "Lucky"?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty by a jjury.
Which court heard United States of America v. Clifton Savage, a/k/a "Lucky"?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (New York County), NY. The presiding judge was Colleen McMahon.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Clifton Savage, a/k/a "Lucky"?
Plaintiff's attorney: Dominic A. Gentile and Diarra M. Guthrie. Defendant's attorney: Elizabeth Macedonio, Mark DeMarco, and Leonardo Aldridge.
When was United States of America v. Clifton Savage, a/k/a "Lucky" decided?
This case was decided on September 23, 2026.