Marvin Pippins, also known as "Mukk," has been sentenced to life imprisonment by United States District Judge Pamela K. Chen in federal court in Brooklyn. The sentence follows his conviction for the murder of a rival gang member, alongside charges of racketeering conspiracy, murder conspiracy, drug conspiracy, and firearms offenses. Pippins was also handed a concurrent 30-year term for racketeering conspiracy and an additional five years for unlawful firearm possession.
Acting United States Attorney Carolyn Pokorny announced the sentencing with James E. Dennehy, Assistant Director in Charge at the FBI's New York Field Office. Pokorny stated that Pippins' actions were part of a long-standing gang war: “Marvin Pippins will deservedly spend the rest of his life in prison for this cold-blooded murder." She emphasized her office's focus on dismantling violent criminal organizations.
Dennehy highlighted Pippins' role within the 5-9 Brims gang, stating: “Pippins’ myriad of crimes strengthened the gang’s presence across Brooklyn and fueled persisting territorial disputes.” He expressed hope that the sentence would demonstrate the FBI's commitment to combating crime.
Between 2012 and 2020, Pippins was involved with the 5-9 Brims, a faction of the Bloods street gang engaged in fraud schemes, narcotics trafficking, and violent crimes including robberies and murders. Operating mainly around Marlboro Houses in Brooklyn's Gravesend section, he gained notoriety as a "shooter" and financial contributor to the gang.
The rivalry with Real Ryte led to retaliatory violence after Melvin Pippins' death in September 2015. On December 19 of that year, Marvin Pippins killed Sean Peart from Real Ryte while Peart was unarmed in his car on Dean Street. Following this incident, Pippins reportedly boasted about his actions.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lindsey R. Oken and Dana Rehnquist from the Organized Crime and Gangs Section with assistance from Nicholas J. Moscow and Drew G. Rolle.