U.S. Attorney Breon S. Peace | U.S. Department of Justice
Marvin Pippins, known as "Mukk," was sentenced to life in prison by United States District Judge Pamela K. Chen in Brooklyn federal court for the murder of a rival gang member. This sentence follows his conviction in April 2023 for multiple charges, including racketeering conspiracy and murder in aid of racketeering.
Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Carolyn Pokorny, and FBI Assistant Director James E. Dennehy announced the sentencing. Pokorny emphasized the severity of Pippins' crimes, stating, "Marvin Pippins will deservedly spend the rest of his life in prison for this cold-blooded murder, undertaken in service of a years-long gang war."
Dennehy added that Pippins' actions strengthened gang activities across Brooklyn and reflected the FBI's commitment to combating criminal enterprises.
Pippins was involved with the 5-9 Brims, a faction of the Bloods street gang responsible for various crimes from 2012 to 2020. His activities included fraud schemes, drug trafficking, and violent acts such as robberies and shootings. He was known within the gang as a "shooter" and contributed significantly to their criminal operations.
The case against Pippins was managed by the Office’s Organized Crime and Gangs Section with prosecutors Lindsey R. Oken and Dana Rehnquist leading the charge.
