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Is Larry Hoover Getting Released? Latest Court Moves & Kanye West’s Role Explained
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UPDATED: May 28 2025, 12:05 p.m. CT
Former Chicago gang leader Larry Hoover, co-founder of the Gangster Disciples, is leaving federal prison after receiving a surprise commutation from former President Donald Trump late Tuesday night, attorneys confirmed Wednesday morning.
A historic clemency
• Hoover, 74, had been serving six life sentences at the ADX Florence super-max in Colorado for murder, racketeering and drug-trafficking convictions dating back to 1973.
• Trump’s order converts the remainder of those life terms to time served plus five years of supervised release, clearing the way for Hoover to return to Illinois within weeks.
• The White House cited “extraordinary rehabilitation” and “bipartisan advocacy” in its decision, pointing to Hoover’s enrollment in education programs and support from criminal-justice reform groups.
Why this matters
Hoover’s name has loomed large in Chicago’s gang history and national debates on mass incarceration. Rap superstars Kanye West and Drake held a 2021 “Free Larry Hoover” benefit concert that drew global attention to his case, framing him as a symbol of sentencing excess.
Reactions pour in
• Attorney Justin Moore called the commutation “a monumental step toward correcting a decades-old injustice.”
• Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx urged “vigilance” to ensure Hoover’s influence “remains in the past” as he reenters society.
• Families of gang-violence victims expressed disappointment, arguing the move overlooks the trauma Hoover’s organization inflicted on Chicago’s South Side.
Political undertones
Trump has teased a wave of clemency orders as part of his 2024 campaign messaging on “second chances.” Observers note the decision could resonate with voters concerned about both public safety and over-criminalization.
What’s next for Hoover?
1. Transfer to a halfway house in Chicago is expected within 10–14 days.
2. He must complete re-entry counseling, maintain employment, and avoid contact with known Gangster Disciples members under strict parole conditions.
3. A pending Illinois murder conviction still carries a 150-year sentence but may be subject to resentencing, his legal team says.
Broader impact
The Hoover commutation instantly reignites discussion about life-without-parole sentences, presidential clemency powers and how high-profile advocacy—from hip-hop concerts to bipartisan lobbying—can sway federal action. Expect renewed scrutiny of other long-term inmates whose names have become rallying cries for reform, including Ross Ulbricht and Leonard Peltier.
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