More trouble could
be brewing for Compton, CA rapper The Game, as his business partner in the Atlantic
City-based Black Wall Street East recording studio was arrested and charged with
money laundering on Friday (Nov 17.) John
"Johnny Hooks" Abbey, 38, was charged with laundering over $100,000
for the 9 Tre Gangsters, a dangerous faction of the Bloods street gang that is
engaged in criminal activities throughout New Jersey. Police
raided a house in Little Egg Harbor New Jersey and a construction company Abbey
was invested in. Police also searched the offices of the Black Wall Street East,
but declined to reveal if The Game, was a suspect in the investigation. "The
investigation has led us to various financial tools used by the gang to finance
their operations and to move proceeds of their crime," state Division of
Criminal Justice Director, Gregory Paw told the Star Ledger. "It was a significant
issue for us to learn how they have infiltrated legitimate businesses and used
sophisticated techniques to finance their endeavors."Abbey
was charged with first-degree racketeering conspiracy and held in lieu of $750,000
bail. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the charges. The
Black Wall Street East was launched in October of 2005 with Game, a former member
a Los Angeles faction of the Bloods.According
to the Game born Jayceon Taylor, other Black Wall Street facilities were scheduled
to eventually open in New York, Atlanta, Miami, Detroit, Chicago.In
related news, The Game must appear in court on Dec. 12, to answer charges of impersonating
a police
officer in New York. TheGame’s latest album Doctor’s Advocate is in stores now.
