Trump commutes life sentence of Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover

President Trump commuted the sentence of Larry Hoover, the notorious former leader of the Gangster Disciples, who was serving multiple life sentences for federal and state charges, including murder and running a criminal enterprise. Hoover, who has spent nearly 30 years in solitary confinement, is awaiting release from federal custody, though he still faces Illinois state charges. His attorneys expressed satisfaction with the decision, while prosecutors criticized it, citing Hoover's criminal history and influence.