Eugene “Big U” Henley is facing serious legal trouble as federal prosecutors have presented a cache of 20,000 wiretaps and recordings that allegedly reveal his involvement in leading a violent criminal organization in Los Angeles for more than ten years.

These recordings, described as secret audio and video materials, pose a significant threat to Big U's defense as he prepares for trial on various federal charges. Prosecutors have requested a protective order for the sensitive nature of the evidence.

The government claims that Big U orchestrated criminal activities through the "Big U Enterprise" from around 2010 until his arrest, using gang affiliations and associates to carry out violent crimes, extortion, and fraudulent acts. The indictment lists charges such as RICO Act conspiracy, robbery, extortion, wire and bank fraud, tax evasion, human trafficking, and a 2021 murder case.

Allegations include misappropriation of federal funds, including COVID-19 relief money, and diversion of donations from public and celebrity sources. Despite his image as a community activist, the intercepted calls apparently depict a different side of Big U, where he is heard making threats that contradict his public persona.

Big U, who is currently detained without bail, has refuted the accusations, claiming that he is being unfairly targeted for his work in the community.