Larry Hoover founded the Gangster Disciples gang in Chicago. Once called Illinois' most notorious criminal, he was convicted of murder and running a drug empire.
In 1973, Hoover was convicted of murder. While in prison, he was later convicted again in 1997 for running the Gangster Disciples from behind bars.
Hoover was serving six federal life sentences plus a 200-year state sentence. He was housed in Colorado’s supermax federal prison.
President Donald Trump has commuted Larry Hoover’s federal sentence, sparking both hope and outrage.
Trump commuted Hoover’s federal sentence—he did not pardon him. Hoover still has a long state sentence to serve.
No. Larry Hoover is not free. He still faces 200 years on state charges. Trump’s decision affects only his federal sentences.
While often misreported as a full pardon, Trump only commuted Hoover’s sentence. That means the sentence is reduced, not erased.
Technically, no. The correct term is commuted. Trump did not issue a pardon, but reduced Hoover’s federal prison time.
Larry Hoover is now in his mid-70s. His attorneys say he has been rehabilitated and deserves a second chance.
“He deserves redemption,” said his son, Larry Jr. The family hopes Illinois Governor Pritzker will also show mercy.
Larry Hoover could be moved to Illinois custody soon, but there's no confirmed release date for his state sentence.
No, but he commuted his federal sentence. Hoover remains incarcerated and still faces a long legal road ahead.