Drug Boss 'Big Meech' Starts Fresh in Miami

Big Meech, real name Demetrius Flenory, is trading his cell for a Miami residential program. He was once a powerful drug trafficker who co-founded the Black Mafia Family. At 56, he's now focusing on a new chapter after spending 20 years behind bars. In 2008, he was sentenced to 30 years for drug trafficking and money laundering. His story was brought to the small screen by rapper 50 Cent in the series "BMF. " The show dives into the brothers' rise from Detroit's streets to becoming major drug kingpins. Big Meech's lawyer, Brittany K. Barnett, is thrilled about his release. She highlighted his commitment to personal growth during his time in prison. However, she also emphasized the need for a fairer justice system that supports everyone's potential for redemption. The residential reentry program in Miami will help Big Meech adjust back to life outside prison. He's not the only one; his brother, Terry Flenory, is also in a similar program in Detroit. Their sentences end in 2026 and 2025, respectively. ```