Statement Of U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton On The Convictions Of Own Every Dollar “OED” Gang Members

Today, a jury held three violent members of a Manhattan-based gang, “Own Every Dollar,” or OED, responsible for four murders, 10 attempted murders, drug trafficking, and gun running.  Gang violence is a plague on our city, and today’s convictions make clear that rival gang members are not the only victims.  All too often, innocent bystanders are caught in the crossfire, and entire communities are terrorized by gangs, guns, and deadly drugs.  This prosecution, in which 24 members of OED have been charged with committing senseless acts of violence, is a testament to the commitment of the Federal Government, this Office, and our law enforcement partners to ending the gang and gun violence that has kept New Yorkers in fear for far too long.  Because of the excellent work of our prosecutors and partners, Jowenky Nunez, Jr., Brian Hernandez, and Iyaury Rodriguez-Rosario face mandatory life sentences.  They will never again terrorize this city.  Other gang members are on notice.