Felon Pleads in YouTube AK-47 Case
A South Florida gang leader who posted a YouTube video of himself holding an AK-47 and challenging authorities to “come get some” has gotten his wish.
Police arrested Rudy Villanueva, 31, who is the leader of the Bird Road Boys gang, in January, shortly after the Miami Herald ran a story about several YouTube videos in which Villanueva and his buddies waved guns and challenged authorities. Today he pleaded guilty in federal court to being a felon in possession of a firearm, and faces a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years when he is sentenced in May, reports the Miami Herald.
In one video, Villaneuva and a pal who pleaded guilty earlier to a felony weapons charge point assault weapons at the camera, the newspaper recounts. ”Metro-Dade gang unit, here I am, baby,” Villanueva says, smirking, as he displays an AK-47. “You know you hate seeing me like this.”
