Unjust Justice: The James Rosemond Story

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In the 1980s, few people were more feared in Brooklyn than ex-Rikers Island inmate and legendary street figure Jimmy Rosemond, aka “Jimmy Henchman,” or “Jimmy Ace.” In 1991, Jimmy co-founded the first Hip-Hop Mega conference called How Can I Be Down, and

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    • Feb 13, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 23 EPISODES


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    CRIMINAL MINDED MEDIA SUPER FEED

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 3:51


    JOIN US AS CRIMINAL MINDED MEDIA USHERS IN THE WHAT IS BOUND TO BECOME, THE NEW BROADCAST MODEL FOR PODCASTING AND AUDIO DOCUMENTARIES. OUR SUPER FEED WILL DEBUT WITH NOT 1, NOT 2, NOT 3, BUT SIX BRAND NEW SHOWS, EACH AIRING ON A DESIGNATED DAY OF THE WEEK.  CHECK OUT THE FEED HERE: https://megaphone.link/CRMM5109701588 MONDAYS >> HIP HOP CRIME  TUESDAYS >> POLICING & THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM  WEDNESDAYS >> POP CULTURE  THURSDAYS >> SPORTS  FRIDAYS >> TRUE CRIME  SATURDAYS >> DON SIKORSKI HOSTS THE WAY IN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 15: Bruce Maffeo Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 33:08


    In the second part of Don's interview with Bruce Maffeo, they dig deeper into the murder for hire trials, including the cooperating witnesses against Jimmy Rosemond." Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unjust-justice-the-james-rosemond-story/id1610807742 For more information: https://www.criminalmindedmedia.com/unjust-justice Follow us on: IG - https://www.instagram.com/unjust_justice/  FB - https://www.facebook.com/unjustjusticepodcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 14: Bruce Maffeo Pt 1.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 25:50


    Bruce Maffeo has been a high profile criminal defense attorney in New York for decades. He was James Rosemond's lawyer in both of the murder for hire trials. He sat down with Don Sikorski to discuss Jimmy's case." Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unjust-justice-the-james-rosemond-story/id1610807742 For more information: https://www.criminalmindedmedia.com/unjust-justice Follow us on: IG - https://www.instagram.com/unjust_justice/  FB - https://www.facebook.com/unjustjusticepodcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 13: Murder Trial Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 21:25


    Before diving deeper into the murder for hire trial, Jimmy Rosemond reflects on his life, mentally surviving prison & his unwavering belief that he will one day walk out through those prison gates. Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unjust-justice-the-james-rosemond-story/id1610807742 For more information: https://www.criminalmindedmedia.com/unjust-justice Follow us on: IG - https://www.instagram.com/unjust_justice/  FB - https://www.facebook.com/unjustjusticepodcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 12: Murder Trial Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 24:50


    After being given 7 life sentences on drug charges, the government apparently felt they hadn't buried James Rosemond far enough beneath the jail. He would soon be indicted on murder for hire charges in the death of G-Unit affiliate Lowell Fletcher. Jimmy & Don begin detailing the government's allegations surrounding Fletcher's killing. Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unjust-justice-the-james-rosemond-story/id1610807742 For more information: https://www.criminalmindedmedia.com/unjust-justice Follow us on: IG - https://www.instagram.com/unjust_justice/  FB - https://www.facebook.com/unjustjusticepodcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    BONUS: Jimmy Speaks- Friends to Foes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 32:52


    In this Bonus Episode, Jimmy Rosemond discusses how the government turned friends and allies into weapons against him. He and Don Sikorski also begin breaking down the murder charges he faced after the death of Lowell Fletcher. Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unjust-justice-the-james-rosemond-story/id1610807742 For more information: https://www.criminalmindedmedia.com/unjust-justice Follow us on: IG - https://www.instagram.com/unjust_justice/  FB - https://www.facebook.com/unjustjusticepodcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 11: Mic Drop

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 30:38


    Jimmy has to watch as former friends and allies testify against him in order to avoid jail time. He reflects on the trial and the lack of evidence that was used to convict him. IG: www.instagram.com/unjust_justice WEBSITE: https://www.criminalmindedmedia.com/unjust-justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    BONUS: Jimmy Speaks: Sentencing with extreme prejudice.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 31:16


    Jimmy discusses the meaning of the Kingpin charges and sentence handed down to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 10: Legal Letdown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 33:44


    Reeling from losing Jeff Lichtman as his attorney, Jimmy scrambles to find a new lawyer who can handle his case. Two former associates of Jimmy go on the record, disputing the government's narrative of the case. IG: www.instagram.com/unjust_justice WEBSITE: https://www.criminalmindedmedia.com/unjust-justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 9: Gotti's Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 36:51


    Jeff Lichtman is one of the best criminal defense attorneys of his generation, once defending El Chapo and John Gotti Jr. He discusses his longtime client Jimmy Rosemond and the lengths prosecutors took to get him thrown off Jimmy's defense team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 8: Snitches

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 34:16


    As the investigation picks up steam, a number of Jimmy's close friends and associates are targeted by Kaminsky. As the walls close in, Jimmy makes the decision to go on the run. IG: www.instagram.com/unjust_justice WEBSITE: https://www.criminalmindedmedia.com/unjust-justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    BONUS: Jimmy Speaks- Khalil Abdullah

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 17:31


    In this bonus episode, Jimmy speaks in depth about his relationship with Khalil Abdullah, a one time friend who the government claimed was his lieutenant in The Rosemond Organization. For more information: https://www.criminalmindedmedia.com/unjust-justice Follow us on: IG - https://www.instagram.com/unjust_justice/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/unjustjusticepodcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 7: The Heat is on.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 33:43


    US Attorney Todd Kaminsky becomes obsessed with the rap game and Jimmy Henchman, starting his investigation in earnest. He will have an unlikely ally in reporter Chuck Phillips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 6: Rivalries

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 31:07


    Jimmy is pulled into another rap war, this time involving 50 Cent and The Game. This beef will spiral out of control, eventually involving Jimmy's family and law enforcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    BONUS: Chuck Phillips & Misinformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 15:30


    Jimmy talks about the LA Times printing a false story and the implications on his life and career, and perception vs. reality inside the business of Hip-Hop music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 5: Trial By Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 34:49


    After Ethan Brown writes a profile on Jimmy for Vibe magazine, he becomes the target of others in the media, most notably Chuck Phillips of the LA Times. These articles will put Jimmy in the crosshairs of law enforcement and Todd Kaminsky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    BONUS: The Virgin Emails

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 13:12


    In 2007, Jimmy sent an email to all his co-workers expressing disappointment at not securing a new venture as VP of Urban Music at Virgin records. Don Sikorski breaks down the email and the implications on Jimmy's career trajectory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 4: Going Corporate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 33:38


    Despite being arrested and sent back to prison, Jimmy continues his rise in the entertainment industry. He reaches the pinnacle after negotiating the Mike Tyson-Lennox Lewis fight and signing his own rap superstar, The Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 3: Watch Ya Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 30:33


    William ‘Bill' Courtney spent his career investigating street figures and their connection to hip hop. He gives us his perspective from the law enforcement side on Jimmy, Haitian Jack, Tupac and others involved in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    BONUS: Jimmy Speaks — The CCE Charge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 15:49


    Unedited Phone calls with James Rosemond discussing an article written by Ethan Brown, and the various issues with the federal CCE Charge (Continuing Criminal Enterprise) For more information:  https://www.criminalmindedmedia.com/unjust-justice-the-james-rosemond-story/  Follow us on: IG - https://www.instagram.com/unjust_justice/  FB - https://www.facebook.com/unjustjusticepodcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 2: Quad Studios

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 28:55


    While entering Quad Studios to meet Jimmy for a recording session, Tupac Shakur is robbed and shot in the lobby. The incident will haunt Jimmy forever and start the infamous East Coast vs West Coast rap war. For more information: https://www.criminalmindedmedia.com/unjust-justice-the-james-rosemond-story/ Follow us on: IG - https://www.instagram.com/unjust_justice/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/unjustjusticepodcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 1: Mean Streets

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 31:14


    Growing up on the streets of Brooklyn, Jimmy Ace becomes one of the most feared gangsters in the city. After serving time in Rikers Island, however, Jimmy makes his play to go legit. For more information:  https://www.criminalmindedmedia.com/unjust-justice-the-james-rosemond-story/  Follow us on: IG - https://www.instagram.com/unjust_justice/  FB - https://www.facebook.com/unjustjusticepodcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Unjust Justice (Official Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 1:00


    In the 1980s, few people were more feared in Brooklyn than ex-Rikers Island inmate and legendary street figure Jimmy Rosemond, aka “Jimmy Henchman,” or “Jimmy Ace.” In 1991, Jimmy co-founded the first Hip-Hop Mega conference called How Can I Be Down, and in due course, founded Czar Entertainment where he managed top music artists & athletes. In June of 2011, Jimmy was arrested by DEA Agents and US Marshalls, after being on the run for months. Jimmy was charged with what is called “The Kingpin Statute.” They alleged that Jimmy was the leader of a nationwide, drug organization that was using the cover of his Hip-Hop music business and recording studios to transport close to 30 kilos of cocaine a month. So how on earth did this story of success and smart business savvy end up in a high-profile criminal trial and NINE life sentences? "Unjust Justice: The James Rosemond Story" premieres Monday, March 14th with new episodes releasing weekly. Available where you listen to podcasts. For more information: https://www.criminalmindedmedia.com/unjust-justice-the-james-rosemond-story/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/unjust_justice/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/unjustjusticepodcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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