Casanova Denied Bail in Federal Racketeering Case

Brooklyn rapper, Casanova, born Caswell Senior, has been denied bail in the amount of $2.5 million in relation to his federal racketeering case, Thursday, Jan. 28.

According to Manhattan Federal Judge Philip Halpern, the “Don’t Run” rapper was cited as a danger to the community, given his criminal history and alleged involvement with the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation, as well as having “rampant evidence of guns, drugs, and violence.”

“The fact that violence seems to be perpetuated by associates of Mr. Senior … it’s plausible to interpret that as evidence … Mr. Senior doesn’t have to get his hands dirty,” Halpern said.

Casanova surrendered to authorities on Dec. 2, 2020, at the Midtown South precinct in New York City after the FBI issued a warrant for his arrest on Dec. 1, as part of the 18-member gang sweep of the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation. Casanova, who faces a minimum of 15 years in prison, is being charged with conspiracy to commit racketeering, conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

“(Casanova) is a full fledged, committed leader of the gang,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney David Felton, according to the NY Daily News.