Key Highlights
- Kay Flock argued he couldn’t have been a gang boss due to his “intellectual disability.”
- The prosecution accused Flock of leading the Sev Side / DOA crew responsible for gun violence in the Bronx.
- Flock was convicted of racketeering conspiracy and serious assault charges, but acquitted of murder.
- Lawyers submitted sealed sentencing recommendations to Judge Lewis Liman on Tuesday.
The Case Against Kay Flock
Kay Flock, a 22-year-old drill rapper whose real name is Kevin Perez, found himself in the eye of a legal storm after being convicted for his alleged role in a gang-fueled spree of violence that terrorized the Bronx from 2020 to 2022. His lawyers made an unusual argument: Flock couldn’t have been the gang boss because he has an “intellectual disability.” This claim, however, faced skepticism from the prosecution and defense.
Conviction and Sentencing
Flock was convicted in a March trial for racketeering conspiracy and serious assault. According to court records, his lawyers argued that his co-defendant managed him due to his disability. This argument came as Flock faced a potential sentence of up to 50 years in prison at a hearing on Tuesday.
However, the prosecution was not swayed by this claim.
They stated, “He was the one leading the charge on the street — not the other way around.” In their court filing, prosecutors accused Flock and his fellow gang members of orchestrating a campaign of violence that deepened existing rivalries and instigated new ones. The feds noted that dozens were shot at, injured, or even killed during this period.
Ambient Tension in the Bronx
The violent incidents included a December 2021 shooting outside a Hamilton Heights barbershop where 24-year-old Hwascar Hernandez was murdered. Flock’s lawyers attempted to use this event as leverage, arguing that their client was acting in self-defense and had been acquitted of murder.
Despite the acquittal, Flock celebrated on Instagram, taunting the judge and star witness. He wrote, “I beat the top count,” and added, “I made the judge cry. He said now he not force to give me life.” In another post, he wrote in all caps, “KILL ALL RATS,” which prosecutors saw as a direct shot at their star witness.
Legal Sentencing Recommendations
The prosecution urged Judge Lewis Liman to sentence Flock to 50 years in prison for his role in the gang-fueled violence. In contrast, Flock’s lawyers submitted a sealed recommendation but did not respond to requests for comment on their stance.
As of Tuesday’s hearing, the court proceedings continue with the exact sentencing details remaining under seal. The case has left a lasting impact on the Bronx community and raised questions about how intellectual disabilities are perceived in legal contexts involving criminal activities.
