Federal prosecutors have revealed more details about the workings of the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation as they fought the release from jail of one of Casanova's co-defendants who is alleged to be a leader of the gang.
Included in the recent court filings by federal prosecutors are pictures of pistols with extended clips -- one of which is seen with a red bandana tied around the base -- that were allegedly possessed by Gorilla Stone leader Ahmed "Ammo" Walker. Prosecutors have described Walker as a high-ranking Gorilla stone member who ordered co-defendant Stephen "Chino" Hugh to commit a drive-by shooting in New Rochelle last July and was responsible for bringing in and disciplining new members.
Among the most damning pieces of gang evidence seized by prosecutors: a handwritten note, apparently found in Walker's possession, entitled "Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation Oath (U.G.S.N.) Authorities claim young members were required to recite it as a pledge of allegiance to the Bloods subset gang. It reads:
"On this day I give my love & life to the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation, for here stands a leader in mind and Gorilla in spirit. Love & loyalty are no longer just slogans, but are our way of life. It will ensure our longevity in our walk of life. So from now until they 5 feet deep me a Gorilla is who I remain!"
Prosecutors allege that Walker bragged about "wiping," or kicking out, nine Gorilla Stone members because they weren't able to recite the oath by heart at a meeting.
Ahmed was one of 18 alleged Gorilla Stone members and associates indicted last year -- including Casanova on racketeering charges and other allegations, ranging from selling pot to committing murder.
Like Casanova, Walker tried -- and failed -- to convince a federal judge to let him out of jail on a $250,000 bond pending trial. Walker's motion for release argued he was not a danger to the community and that there was no evidence he'd committed a violent crime in the last 20 years, since he was a teen. But prosecutors convinced a federal judge to deny release, after a bond hearing last week, court records show.
Seventeen of the 18 defendants face life in prison if convicted as charged.
Written By: Nate Gartrell
