Unjust Justice: The James Rosemond Story

Episode 17: Trump Pardon Feb 20, 2023

I have been investigating the case of James Rosemond for six years, through all his federal criminal trials, and in doing a reconciliation of the story, I keep going back to two major points that need explaining and examination.

The first is the idea that Jimmy has a harsher sentence than El Chapo, and just put that into context, El Chapo led an organization that imported billions of dollars worth of drugs.

Jimmy is alleged by the government to have run an organization with five guys, who dabbled in the drug game, El Chapo laundered billions of dollars through American banks, while government at trial never proved or showed evidence that Jimmy laundered any money, it was the exact opposite.

So just think about the dichotomy of the federal criminal justice system, and levers of power that has allowed for this to transpire.

The second part that I need to reconcile, is the story behind Jimmy’s pardon by President Donald Trump, and his administration, for that part of the story, I will use a Washington Post article and exclusive audio I recorded with Jimmy around his experience, and what exactly happened from his perspective, the story of the pardon has taken on more importance as it has floated through the appeals court, and the Justice Department has responded to Jimmy’s lawyer.

It is a bizarre epilogue to Jimmy’s story as he remains behind bars currently.

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Episode 15: Bruce Maffeo Pt. 2 Jun 24, 2022

In the second part of Don's interview with Bruce Maffeo, they dig deeper into the murder for hire trials, including the cooperating witnesses against Jimmy Rosemond."

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Episode 14: Bruce Maffeo Pt 1. Jun 17, 2022

Bruce Maffeo has been a high profile criminal defense attorney in New York for decades. He was James Rosemond's lawyer in both of the murder for hire trials. He sat down with Don Sikorski to discuss Jimmy's case."

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Episode 13: Murder Trial Pt. 2 Jun 06, 2022

Before diving deeper into the murder for hire trial, Jimmy Rosemond reflects on his life, mentally surviving prison & his unwavering belief that he will one day walk out through those prison gates.

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Episode 12: Murder Trial Pt. 1 May 27, 2022

After being given 7 life sentences on drug charges, the government apparently felt they hadn’t buried James Rosemond far enough beneath the jail. He would soon be indicted on murder for hire charges in the death of G-Unit affiliate Lowell Fletcher. Jimmy & Don begin detailing the government’s allegations surrounding Fletcher’s killing.

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BONUS: Jimmy Speaks- Friends to Foes May 20, 2022

In this Bonus Episode, Jimmy Rosemond discusses how the government turned friends and allies into weapons against him. He and Don Sikorski also begin breaking down the murder charges he faced after the death of Lowell Fletcher.

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Episode 11: Mic Drop May 16, 2022

Jimmy has to watch as former friends and allies testify against him in order to avoid jail time. He reflects on the trial and the lack of evidence that was used to convict him.

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BONUS: Jimmy Speaks: Sentencing with extreme prejudice. May 13, 2022

Jimmy discusses the meaning of the Kingpin charges and sentence handed down to him.

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Episode 10: Legal Letdown May 09, 2022

Reeling from losing Jeff Lichtman as his attorney, Jimmy scrambles to find a new lawyer who can handle his case. Two former associates of Jimmy go on the record, disputing the government’s narrative of the case.

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Episode 9: Gotti's Guy May 02, 2022

Jeff Lichtman is one of the best criminal defense attorneys of his generation, once defending El Chapo and John Gotti Jr. He discusses his longtime client Jimmy Rosemond and the lengths prosecutors took to get him thrown off Jimmy’s defense team.

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Episode 8: Snitches Apr 25, 2022

As the investigation picks up steam, a number of Jimmy’s close friends and associates are targeted by Kaminsky. As the walls close in, Jimmy makes the decision to go on the run.

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BONUS: Jimmy Speaks- Khalil Abdullah Apr 21, 2022

In this bonus episode, Jimmy speaks in depth about his relationship with Khalil Abdullah, a one time friend who the government claimed was his lieutenant in The Rosemond Organization.

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Episode 7: The Heat is on. Apr 18, 2022

US Attorney Todd Kaminsky becomes obsessed with the rap game and Jimmy Henchman, starting his investigation in earnest. He will have an unlikely ally in reporter Chuck Phillips.

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Episode 6: Rivalries Apr 11, 2022

Jimmy is pulled into another rap war, this time involving 50 Cent and The Game. This beef will spiral out of control, eventually involving Jimmy’s family and law enforcement.

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BONUS: Chuck Phillips & Misinformation Apr 07, 2022

Jimmy talks about the LA Times printing a false story and the implications on his life and career, and perception vs. reality inside the business of Hip-Hop music.

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Episode 5: Trial By Media Apr 04, 2022

After Ethan Brown writes a profile on Jimmy for Vibe magazine, he becomes the target of others in the media, most notably Chuck Phillips of the LA Times. These articles will put Jimmy in the crosshairs of law enforcement and Todd Kaminsky.

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BONUS: The Virgin Emails Apr 01, 2022

In 2007, Jimmy sent an email to all his co-workers expressing disappointment at not securing a new venture as VP of Urban Music at Virgin records. Don Sikorski breaks down the email and the implications on Jimmy’s career trajectory.

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Episode 4: Going Corporate Mar 28, 2022

Despite being arrested and sent back to prison, Jimmy continues his rise in the entertainment industry. He reaches the pinnacle after negotiating the Mike Tyson-Lennox Lewis fight and signing his own rap superstar, The Game.

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Episode 3: Watch Ya Back Mar 21, 2022

William ‘Bill’ Courtney spent his career investigating street figures and their connection to hip hop. He gives us his perspective from the law enforcement side on Jimmy, Haitian Jack, Tupac and others involved in the game.

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BONUS: Jimmy Speaks — The CCE Charge Mar 21, 2022

Unedited Phone calls with James Rosemond discussing an article written by Ethan Brown, and the various issues with the federal CCE Charge (Continuing Criminal Enterprise)

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Episode 2: Quad Studios Mar 21, 2022

While entering Quad Studios to meet Jimmy for a recording session, Tupac Shakur is robbed and shot in the lobby. The incident will haunt Jimmy forever and start the infamous East Coast vs West Coast rap war.

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Episode 1: Mean Streets Mar 21, 2022

Growing up on the streets of Brooklyn, Jimmy Ace becomes one of the most feared gangsters in the city. After serving time in Rikers Island, however, Jimmy makes his play to go legit.

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Unjust Justice (Official Trailer) Feb 18, 2022

In the 1980s, few people were more feared in Brooklyn than ex-Rikers Island inmate and legendary street figure Jimmy Rosemond, aka “Jimmy Henchman,” or “Jimmy Ace.” In 1991, Jimmy co-founded the first Hip-Hop Mega conference called How Can I Be Down, and in due course, founded Czar Entertainment where he managed top music artists & athletes. In June of 2011, Jimmy was arrested by DEA Agents and US Marshalls, after being on the run for months. Jimmy was charged with what is called “The Kingpin Statute.” They alleged that Jimmy was the leader of a nationwide, drug organization that was using the cover of his Hip-Hop music business and recording studios to transport close to 30 kilos of cocaine a month.

So how on earth did this story of success and smart business savvy end up in a high-profile criminal trial and NINE life sentences?

"Unjust Justice: The James Rosemond Story" premieres Monday, March 14th with new episodes releasing weekly. Available where you listen to podcasts.

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