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Ronald Herron (born March 30, 1982),[1] known as Ra Diggs, is an American former rapper and convicted murderer who is serving a life sentence at the ADX Florence prison in Colorado.

Early life

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Herron was born in 1982 in Brooklyn, he was raised in the Gowanus Houses by his mother. At the age of 12, he witnessed the shooting death of his childhood friend by a local police officer.[2]

Music career

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Following his release from prison in July 2007, Herron began pursuing music. He collaborated with other artists including Uncle Murda and Waka Flocka Flame,[3] forming a group known as the “Murda Team.” The group released songs including “We Run NY” and “Slow Down Remix.”

In March 2010, he started posting music videos to a YouTube channel called "VANGODENT".[4] On June 11, 2010, he released a song to the channel called "Eulogy". It has over 1,100,000 views as of March 2025.[5]

Jim Jones feud

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In 2010, Herron was involved in an altercation with rapper Jim Jones at a music studio where he was recording.[6] Witnesses claim that Herron later followed Jones to a nightclub with a hit squad and attempted to kill him, causing Jones and his entourage to flee.[7]

Herron's crimes

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Early arrests

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At the age of 14, Herron was arrested for armed robbery. He served his sentence in Rikers Island, he was released after four years.[8]

In 2001, Herron was charged with first-degree murder and drug trafficking. Herron was acquitted of the murder charge and pled guilty to drug trafficking.[9] He was sentenced to six years imprisonment which he served in Southport Prison.

Herron was the leader of a Bloods gang set known as the “Murderous Mad Dogs.” His organization controlled the Boerum Hill area, in particular the Gowanus and Wyckoff housing apartments. The gang engaged in extortion, drug trafficking, contract killing and armed robbery.[10][11][12]

Murder victims

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On June 16, 2001, Herron shot and killed local drug dealer Frederick Brooks. He was arrested and charged in state court, but was acquitted in 2002. It was later alleged that Herron and his associates threatened the witnesses in the case.[13]

On May 9, 2008, a man named Richard Russo was murdered in an elevator in the Wyckoff Gardens housing complex. Witnesses described an altercation ensuing before a weapon was produced and Russo was shot dead. Herron was later charged and convicted of his murder.[14]

In 2009, Herron chased down and murdered rival drug dealer Victor Zapata. Herron followed him through the courtyard of the Wyckoff Gardens apartment buildings and killed him.[15]

Arrest and Indictment

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On October 5, 2010, Herron was arrested outside a nightclub and charged with drug offenses. Following a search of his vehicle, police found a loaded firearm and body armor.[9] He was later federally indicted on 21 counts including three murders, drug distribution, and violating the RICO Act. Herron was convicted on June 26, 2014 on all counts. At trial, several of Ra Diggs songs and music videos were used as evidence because they were "literal recountings of his crimes".[16]

In his own defense prior to his sentencing, Herron addressed the courtroom and stated:

“You guys sit here and continue to paint this picture that I’m the devil incarnate, the scourge of righteousness — it’s all crap … Even the most dim prosecutor could have secured a conviction under this atmosphere of guilt they built. They did all but point a big, red arrow of 'guilty' up on that projection screen. You denigrate me like I’m some sort of societal pestilence. What have you contributed to my community?”[17]

Herron later told the judge that he could give him 10 life terms and that he was only going to die once. On April 2, 2015, he was sentenced to 12 life sentences plus 105 years in prison.[18] He is currently housed at ADX Florence in Colorado.

Life imprisonment

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In early 2015, during a routine search of his jail cell at the MCC New York complex, officers found a collection of razor blades and a mobile phone under Herron’s mattress.[18]

Following his sentencing, Herron was transported to the ADX Florence supermax facility in Colorado. Inmates at the ADX complex are held in isolation for 23 hours per day with minimal human contact.[19] In December 2022, he was transferred to the neighbouring prison USP Florence High. As of March 2025, Herron is back in ADX Florence.

On April 8, 2015, Herron sent an appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit[20] claiming that his conviction violated his constitutional First Amendment rights. The conviction was upheld on February 14, 2019, with the court saying that his First Amendment challenge was "without merit".[21]

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Ronald Herron, better known by his stage name Ra Diggs, is an American rapper and gang leader from , New York, who led a violent -affiliated street gang known as the Murderous Mad Dawg Bloods, operating primarily in the Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens projects. As a , Herron released music that often glorified street life and violence, collaborating with artists such as and appearing on tracks distributed through platforms like and , though his career was overshadowed by his criminal activities. In , following a federal trial, he was convicted on all 23 counts of a superseding , including conspiracy, three murders in aid of (of rivals in 2003 and 2004), multiple attempted murders, narcotics trafficking, firearms offenses, and extortion. Herron's prosecution relied heavily on evidence from his own rap videos and , which prosecutors argued documented his and specific crimes, a tactic he unsuccessfully challenged as protected speech under the First Amendment. On April 2, 2015, he received twelve consecutive life sentences plus 105 years of imprisonment, and is currently incarcerated at the supermaximum-security prison.

Early Life

Childhood and Upbringing

Ronald Herron, professionally known as Ra Diggs, was born in 1982 in , New York. He spent his formative years in the borough's developments, including the Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens, areas long characterized by concentrated poverty, high unemployment, and pervasive drug trade activity that fostered early criminal influences among youth. These neighborhoods, part of New York City's NYCHA system, experienced elevated rates of violence and gang recruitment during the 1980s and 1990s crack epidemic, shaping the environment in which Herron was raised. Herron's upbringing occurred amid systemic challenges in Brooklyn's inner-city communities, where limited economic opportunities and familial instability were common, contributing to patterns of observed in similar settings. By his late teens, he had already engaged in drug-related offenses, culminating in a six-year sentence prior to his mid-2000s pursuit of a career, indicative of an early trajectory influenced by local street dynamics rather than formal or stable paths.

Initial Involvement in Street Life

Ronald Herron, known as Ra Diggs, began engaging in criminal activity during his early teenage years in . At age 13, he committed a that resulted in his commitment to an juvenile detention facility for one and a half years. This incident marked his initial documented entry into street-level offenses, reflecting the environment of the Gowanus and Wyckoff Gardens projects where he resided. While incarcerated, Herron affiliated with the gang, adopting its codes and structure, which prosecutors later described as the foundation for his subsequent criminal escalation. Upon release around 1996, his involvement deepened through additional arrests for and weapons possession as a teenager, establishing patterns of violence and territorial disputes typical of Brooklyn street gangs during the mid-1990s era. These early acts positioned him within networks that prioritized drug distribution and enforcement through intimidation, setting the stage for his rise in organized gang operations.

Gang Affiliation

Role in Murderous Mad Dawg Bloods

Ronald Herron, known professionally and within criminal circles as Ra Diggs, led the Murderous Mad Dawg Bloods (MMD Bloods), a violent subset of the Bloods street gang that controlled drug trafficking in Brooklyn's Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens Houses public housing developments. In this capacity, Herron directed the gang's racketeering enterprise, which centered on distributing crack cocaine while employing intimidation, robbery, and lethal force to protect territory and eliminate threats from competitors or internal dissidents. Under Herron's leadership, the MMD maintained operational discipline through targeted violence, including three murders he either ordered or carried out personally to defend the narcotics network: the 2001 killing of Frederick Brooks, the 2008 murder of , and the 2009 of Victor Zapata. These acts exemplified his role in enforcing , as prosecutors established that Herron used such eliminations to resolve disputes over drug sales and to deter encroachments on MMD-controlled areas. Additionally, Herron oversaw attempted murders and firearms-related offenses as mechanisms to sustain the enterprise's profitability and loyalty among members. The gang's structure under Herron functioned as a hierarchical criminal , with him at the apex issuing directives for narcotics and violent enforcement, often leveraging his influence to coordinate activities across the specified housing projects. This leadership culminated in federal charges portraying the MMD as a , where Herron's decisions directly drove the group's expansion and defense of its illicit operations until his 2012 arrest disrupted the network.

Gang Structure and Operations

The Murderous Mad Dawg (MMDB), alternatively spelled Murderous Maddawg , functioned as a localized set of the street gang centered in the Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens Houses projects in , New York. The group operated as a enterprise focused on distributing within these territories, employing violence to maintain control over drug sales points and retaliate against perceived threats. Key activities included narcotics trafficking, shootings, and homicides directed at rivals, defectors, and individuals encroaching on their operations, as evidenced by federal convictions. Leadership was centralized under Ronald Herron, alias Ra Diggs, who directed the enterprise's criminal endeavors from at least the early 2000s until his 2010 arrest. Herron, as the primary decision-maker, orchestrated murders in 2001, 2003, and 2008 to safeguard the network, including the killing of a rival dealer and associates who challenged his authority. Subordinates, such as enforcer Shondell Walker (alias ), executed violent tasks and facilitated drug distribution, reflecting a hierarchical model with a top leader, enforcers, and lower-level distributors typical of subsets in New York. The gang's operations relied on and territorial dominance, with members using firearms to enforce discipline and expand influence in Brooklyn's housing projects. Federal investigations revealed coordinated efforts among approximately nine core members arrested in a 2010 DEA sweep, underscoring the organized nature of their drug conspiracy.

Criminal History

Early Arrests and Minor Offenses

Ronald Herron, known professionally as Ra Diggs, first appeared in news reports at in September 1994, when he was with two other boys in Brooklyn's Gowanus Houses during a police shooting incident involving a 13-year-old holding a . He was arrested for the first time at age 13. In 1996, at age 14, Herron was arrested for armed robbery and sent to a juvenile-detention facility, where he joined the gang. During his 2014 federal trial, Herron testified that this marked the beginning of a pattern of frequent incarcerations, with only two full years spent out of jail or prison between 1996 and age 32. He demonstrated familiarity with charges such as criminal possession of a with intent to distribute, indicative of early drug-related offenses. Herron's early legal troubles stemmed from a chaotic upbringing in the Gowanus Houses, where family members engaged in drug use and , contributing to his initial delinquency. These juvenile offenses, including the armed robbery, did not result in adult convictions but established a foundation for his later criminal escalation.

Escalation to Racketeering and Drug Trafficking

Ronald Herron, known as Ra Diggs, rose to lead the Murderous Mad Dawg Bloods, a subset of the gang operating primarily in Brooklyn's Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens projects, where the group established control over distribution from approximately 2003 onward. Under his direction, the gang trafficked kilograms of , using street-level sellers and enforcers to generate revenue while employing , assaults, and threats to protect from rivals and defectors. This shift marked an escalation from Herron's prior minor offenses, as he coordinated a structured narcotics conspiracy involving multiple members who stored, packaged, and sold drugs in these projects, amassing significant profits through systematic operations. Federal authorities indicted Herron on February 13, 2012, under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act for leading this enterprise as a continuing criminal organization engaged in drug trafficking and related violence. The charges specified a narcotics spanning 2003 to 2012, during which Herron directed subordinates to handle bulk purchases, distribution points, and enforcement actions to eliminate competition, including from other gangs encroaching on the projects' drug markets. Evidence from cooperating witnesses and seized communications revealed Herron's oversight of daily sales quotas and his use of gang hierarchy to resolve disputes over drug proceeds, transforming loose street dealing into a enterprise. This leadership role exposed him to enhanced penalties, as RICO statutes treat the gang's patterned drug activities as predicate acts sustaining the criminal association. Herron's conviction on June 26, 2014, included counts of and narcotics distribution, affirming his central role in the operation's scale, which involved distributing "hundreds of grams" of weekly across the targeted housing complexes. Prosecutors highlighted how he recruited and promoted loyal members based on their effectiveness in drug enforcement, escalating the gang's activities beyond individual sales to a protected monopoly enforced through fear and retaliation. This phase of his criminal history demonstrated a progression to , where drug trafficking funded gang loyalty and expansion, culminating in federal intervention targeting the enterprise's core economic engine.

Involvement in Murders

Ronald Herron, known as Ra Diggs, was convicted in 2014 of involving three murders committed in furtherance of his leadership of the Murderous Mad Dawgs set of the gang, which controlled distribution in Brooklyn's Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens developments. These killings were prosecuted as predicate acts under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) statute, demonstrating Herron's use of violence to protect and expand the gang's drug trafficking operations. Evidence included testimony from over 50 cooperating witnesses, physical linking weapons to multiple incidents, and Herron's own rap lyrics and videos where he boasted about committing murders and asserted dominance as the gang's leader. The first murder attributed to Herron involved Frederick Brooks in 2001. Brooks was killed in Gowanus Houses to eliminate competition and safeguard the 's drug trade; Herron was acquitted in a prior state trial after witnesses recanted due to by members under his direction. Federal prosecutors established Herron's responsibility through accounts of his orders and the 's retaliatory tactics, tying the act to RICO predicate offenses. In , following his release from state custody, Herron ordered the of Richard to consolidate control over drug sales in Gowanus and Wyckoff Gardens after rival factions fragmented. , a perceived to the gang's operations, was shot multiple times; ballistic evidence connected the weapon to other gang-related shootings, and cooperating members testified to Herron's directives enforcing through . The 2009 murder of Victor Zapata further exemplified Herron's enforcement of gang authority. Zapata was killed amid disputes over drug territory in the same housing projects, with Herron directing subordinates to execute the hit to deter rivals and maintain supply lines. Prosecutors presented rap recordings in which Herron explicitly referenced the killing, corroborating eyewitness testimony and linking it to the broader pattern of murders protecting the $10,000–$20,000 daily revenue stream.

Music Career

Emergence as Rapper

Ronald Herron, known professionally as Ra Diggs, initiated his music career shortly after his release from in July 2007, shifting focus from prior to hip-hop production. He adopted the stage name Ra Diggs and began recording tracks that emphasized themes of affiliation, violence, and drug trafficking in Brooklyn's Gowanus Houses area, aligning with his in the Murderous Mad Dawg . Diggs' early output consisted primarily of independent songs and music videos distributed via platforms like , where he explicitly identified as the leader of the "Murderous Mad Dogs" set of the . These works featured boastful lyrics recounting real exploits, such as shootings and rival confrontations, which prosecutors later argued were not fictional but reflective of actual events. His style drew from traditions, prioritizing raw, unfiltered narratives over mainstream commercial appeal. Collaborations marked Diggs' initial rise, including features with established artists like on tracks addressing street survival and with on "Live by the Gun," released around 2010, which amplified his visibility in New York's underground scene. A notable solo release, "Eulogy," appeared online in June 2010, further showcasing his persona through videos depicting armed bravado and gang loyalty. These efforts established Diggs as a niche figure in Brooklyn's drill-influenced rap circuit, though his content's explicit criminal references limited broader industry penetration.

Key Releases and Feuds

Ra Diggs emerged in the New York rap scene during the early with and guest features emphasizing street life and gang affiliations. His notable releases included the Bring It Back , distributed via platforms like , which featured tracks such as "Shoota" alongside . He also appeared on Waka Flocka Flame's track "Live by the Gun," produced by , rapping about violence and retaliation. Additional collaborations included on songs like "Gangsta Rhythm" and the Project Music , which contained cuts such as "What's Beef" and "G Code." Diggs' most prominent feud occurred in 2010 with Dipset rapper . During a studio session, Jones ejected Diggs and his entourage after a dispute involving gang protocol, leading Diggs to smash a glass door in response. Feeling disrespected, Diggs reportedly assembled a team to Jones at a shortly thereafter, but Jones escaped unharmed when the assailants fired prematurely. A former associate of Diggs testified to these events during Diggs' 2014 trial, confirming the retaliation stemmed from the studio confrontation. No diss tracks or public lyrical exchanges between the two were released, distinguishing this from typical rap beefs.

Lyrics as Evidence of Criminal Intent

In the 2014 federal trial of Ronald Herron, known professionally as Ra Diggs, prosecutors introduced excerpts from his self-produced rap songs and music videos as to establish his in the Murderous Mad Dawgs subset of the gang and to demonstrate intent for acts, including murders, drug trafficking, and firearms violations. The materials depicted Herron boasting about violence, gun possession, and gang dominance, such as in the video Live by the Gun, Die by the Gun, where he flashed gang signs while lines glorifying armed confrontations and retribution against rivals. Other lyrics referenced specific real-world incidents, including repeated clashes with , which corroborated cooperating witnesses' accounts of Herron's orchestration of shootings and drug operations in Brooklyn's Gowanus Houses and elsewhere. Herron's defense team objected to the admission of these recordings, arguing they constituted protected artistic expression rather than admissions of guilt, and emphasized that rap lyrics often employ and to convey street life narratives. To support this, they presented testimony from collaborator , who stated that such content is typically exaggerated for dramatic effect and not literal . Sample lyrics introduced included phrases like "I'm ready for war man, on all fronts" and descriptions of surviving shootings, such as "See if he was smart he would've shot me in the head / 'Cause I can take a bullet to the body and still walk," which prosecutors linked to documented gang violence Herron allegedly directed. U.S. District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis permitted the evidence under 403 and 404(b), ruling that its probative value in proving the enterprise's pattern of violence and Herron's outweighed potential prejudice, as the content functioned as recruiting members and intimidating rivals rather than mere . In United States v. Herron (762 F. App'x 25, 2d Cir. 2019), the Second Circuit upheld this decision on appeal, finding the lyrics and videos relevant to Herron's knowledge of operations, specific to further criminal aims, and absence of mistake, while rejecting claims of First violation given the non-expressive criminal context. The jury convicted Herron on all 23 counts, including three murders, attributing partial weight to the materials in establishing his culpability beyond .

Arrest and Indictment

On October 5, 2010, Ronald Herron, known as Ra Diggs, was arrested by the outside a nightclub during a operation targeting narcotics trafficking in the Gowanus Houses complex. Authorities recovered a loaded and from his vehicle, leading to federal charges of conspiracy to distribute and as part of an operation involving eight associates. Herron was identified as the leader of the "Murderous Mad Dogs," a Bloods-affiliated set controlling drug sales in Gowanus and Wyckoff Gardens housing projects. While detained on the initial drug charges, Herron faced a superseding unsealed on , 2012, in the U.S. for the Eastern of New York, charging him under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act with leading a violent criminal enterprise. The 21-count included three murders—in 2001 (Frederick Brooks), 2008 (Richard ), and 2009 (Victor Zapata)—allegedly committed to protect the gang's distribution network, as well as three attempted murders, narcotics conspiracy, firearms offenses, and . Prosecutors alleged the murders enforced discipline and eliminated rivals or informants threatening the enterprise's operations in Brooklyn's . The charges drew on evidence from wiretaps, surveillance, cooperating witnesses, and Herron's own posts and rap videos boasting about , which federal authorities presented as admissions of criminal conduct rather than artistic expression. Herron pleaded not guilty, contesting the murders' attribution and arguing jurisdictional issues over the 2001 killing, but remained in federal custody pending trial.

Trial and Conviction

Herron's federal trial began in May 2014 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York before Frederic Block, lasting approximately one month. Prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York presented testimony from over 50 witnesses, primarily cooperating former gang members, who described Herron's role as leader of the Murderous Mad Dog , a violent subset of the operating in Brooklyn's Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens developments. The evidence linked him to murders committed to protect and expand his distribution network, including the 2001 shooting of Frederick Brooks (for which Herron had been acquitted in state court amid witness intimidation), the 2008 killing of rival dealer , and the 2009 execution-style murder of Victor Zapata. Central to the prosecution's case were Herron's own rap lyrics and music videos, in which he explicitly boasted about his , trafficking, and violent acts—such as references to "beating a body" and enforcing the "Murderous Mad Dogs" code. These materials, produced under his Ra Diggs, were admitted as evidence of criminal intent rather than mere artistic fiction, despite defense objections claiming First Amendment protection for rap expression. Additional proof included like firearms, ballistic matches to crime scenes, and tying Herron to narcotics conspiracies involving hundreds of grams of . The defense, led by attorney Dawn Florio, called witnesses including rapper (Leonard Grant), who testified to Herron's music career motivations, and emphasized his client's troubled upbringing in a drug-addled household as context for youthful offenses without conceding leadership or murders. Herron himself testified on June 19, 2014, denying involvement in the homicides while recounting a "chaotic" life of repeated arrests since age 13, including admissions to lesser crimes like but claiming memory lapses on specifics under . On June 26, 2014, after deliberating, the jury found Herron guilty on all 23 counts of the indictment, including conspiracy, three counts of murder in aid of , multiple narcotics trafficking conspiracies, robbery conspiracy, and firearms offenses. The verdict rejected the defense's portrayal of Herron as an aspiring artist whose were fictional, instead crediting them alongside witness accounts as corroboration of his enterprise.

Sentencing

On April 2, 2015, United States District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis sentenced Ronald Herron, known as Ra Diggs, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York in . Herron received 12 consecutive life sentences plus an additional 105 years of imprisonment, reflecting convictions on 21 counts including conspiracy, three murders in aid of , multiple drug trafficking offenses, firearms violations, and . The sentence stemmed from Herron's role as leader of the Murderous Mad Dawg Bloods, a violent subset of the gang operating in Brooklyn's Gowanus Houses and Vanderveer Estates, where he directed narcotics distribution and ordered retaliatory killings, including the 2009 murder of a rival gang member and two 2010 homicides tied to gang disputes. Prosecutors emphasized the gang's pattern of violence, with Herron personally involved in shootings and using his rap lyrics and videos to glorify criminal acts, which were admitted as evidence of intent and leadership. During the hearing, Herron addressed the court, expressing remorse but disputing aspects of the evidence; Judge Garaufis acknowledged Herron's intelligence and articulate speech, stating it demonstrated his capability for a lawful life, yet deemed the severity of the crimes—marked by Herron's orchestration of murders and drug operations—justified the maximum penalties to deter activity. No leniency was granted, with the judge aligning the term to federal guidelines under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act for predicate acts involving homicide.

Imprisonment

Prison Assignment and Conditions

Ronald Herron, known professionally as Ra Diggs, is serving his sentence at the Penitentiary, Administrative Maximum Facility (), a supermaximum-security in , operated by the to house inmates deemed the highest security risks due to violent histories, gang affiliations, or escape attempts. His federal register number is 78527-053, and he was transferred there following his 2015 sentencing for , multiple murders, and narcotics distribution as the leader of a Brooklyn-based subset. ADX Florence enforces stringent isolation protocols for inmates like Herron, who are classified under high-security management variables for gang leadership and violent offenses; typical conditions include 23 hours daily in single-occupancy, 7-by-12-foot concrete cells equipped with basic furnishings, a combined toilet-sink unit, and limited natural light, with meals delivered through slots and recreation limited to one hour in an enclosed outdoor cage. Communication between inmates is minimized through physical separation across cell blocks and electronic monitoring, designed to prevent organized criminal activity, though federal courts have upheld these measures as necessary for institutional safety despite documented psychological impacts such as heightened anxiety and sensory deprivation reported in legal challenges to supermax confinement. No public records indicate special privileges or deviations from standard ADX protocols for Herron, whose life sentences preclude parole eligibility and align with the facility's focus on permanent, high-control housing for those convicted of predicate acts of violence under racketeering statutes.

Appeals and Post-Conviction Developments

Following his conviction on June 26, 2014, and sentencing on April 2, 2015, Ronald Herron, known as Ra Diggs, appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, docketed as United States v. Herron, No. 15-1089-cr. Herron argued that the district court erred in admitting his rap lyrics and music videos as evidence, claiming they constituted protected speech under the First Amendment and were not probative of criminal intent but rather artistic expression. He also contended that the court improperly denied his right to present favorable witnesses, admitted unreliable cell-site location data, and allowed prejudicial testimony from cooperating witnesses. On February 14, 2019, a three-judge panel of the Second Circuit affirmed the conviction in an unpublished summary order, United States v. Herron, 762 F. App'x 25 (2d Cir. 2019). The court held that the rap lyrics and videos were relevant to establishing predicate acts under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), as they corroborated witness testimony about Herron's leadership and specific crimes, including murders, without amounting to viewpoint discrimination or undue prejudice. It rejected the other claims, finding no abuse of discretion in evidentiary rulings or denial of , and concluded that the evidence overwhelmingly supported the jury's verdict on all 23 counts, including three murders in aid of . Herron petitioned the of the for a writ of , which was denied on May 3, 2021, rendering the conviction final. No subsequent petitions or collateral attacks have resulted in relief, and Herron remains incarcerated serving concurrent life sentences.

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