Demetrius ‘Big Meech’ Flenory, de former leader of de Black Mafia Family, don dey make news again as him dey move from federal prison to community confinement. According to reports from HuffPost Editor Phil Lewis and TMZ, Big Meech was transferred from FCI Coleman prison in Florida to a halfway house on Tuesday, October 16, 2024.
Big Meech, who was arrested in 2005 and sentenced to 30 years in prison for drug trafficking, money laundering, and conspiracy charges, had his sentence reduced by 32 months earlier this year. Him official release date still dey listed as January 27, 2026, but dis new transfer mean say him dey one step closer to freedom.
Him lawyer, Brittany K. Barnett, express her joy over Big Meech’s transfer, saying he use him time in prison to focus on personal growth and transformation. Now, him get de opportunity to start a new chapter in him life.
Big Meech’s story has been popularized by de hit Starz series ‘BMF,’ produced by 50 Cent, which chronicle de rise and fall of de Flenory brothers and their impact on de drug trade and hip-hop culture. Fans and supporters dey celebrate dis development, hoping Big Meech will continue to build on him legacy in a more positive way.
For now, Big Meech dey in a halfway house in Florida, where him will be under strict supervision and participate in programs designed to help inmates reintegrate into society. If everything go well, him could be fully released as early as 2025.
