Florida sheriff Grady Judd fires off warning to gangsters after 'Sex, Money, Murder' kingpin taken down
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Hernando Thompson faces up to five life sentences for directing violent gang activities including robberies and shootings as Florida officials announce conviction of top gang leader.
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"If you want to engage in dangerous, violent, gang-related activity, do not do it in Florida," Judd said. "Most importantly, do not do it in Polk County. Are you nuts?"
Authorities said the defendant, identified as Hernando Thompson, known as T. Murda, was convicted on 17 felony counts, including racketeering and conspiracy, and now faces up to five life sentences.
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