Incarcerated talent manager Eugene "Big U" Henley claims that he's a victim of mistreatment while awaiting his RICO trial.
The Big U Enterprises CEO and former Nipsey Hussle manager, who's alleged to be leader of the Rolling 60's Neighborhood Crips, faces charges of murder, fraud, robbery and kidnapping in a sweeping indictment that was filed last March. Henley pleaded his innocence before surrendering, and now claims in a document filed on Sunday (January 6) that he's been a target of abuse and cruelty while locked up at MDC Los Angeles, where he's been since March of last year.
In a letter sent to the United States District Court for the Central District of California, Henley recounts being prevented from attending the funeral of his 34-year-old son, Jabari "Baby Uiie" Henley, who was slain last October.
"I was not able to be present for my son in the way the Court had authorized and made an exception for after his death," Henley writes. "I was not allowed private viewing, even though there was a court order for this. Of course, I will never have that opportunity again."
The music manager adds that while he's tried to process the loss of his son, he's been "asked to assist in a complex RICO defense with almost no access to materials or pertinent discovery."
Along with alleging that his legal mail has been repeatedly opened without his permission, and that he was "abruptly moved to the Special Housing Unit with zero knowledge" on January 1, Henley claims that his health has been at risk. The entrepreneur writes that he was prescribed a CPAP machine for sleep apnea, and had authorized use of a knee brace, and a two-mattress accommodation and prescription glasses, all of which have allegedly been revoked.
"After I was moved to SHU on January 1, 2026, my CPAP machine and plug were taken. I was allowed to use the CPAP briefly, but then it was taken away again," he writes. "Since that time I have repeatedly requested that it be returned and have explained that I am worried about serious health consequences if I go without it."
Out of fear for his life, Henley writes, "I cannot allow myself to fall asleep whatsoever."
"Without the CPAP and the full set of accommodations, I have trouble focusing, and I feel physically worn down, as can be anticipated," he continues. "That makes it much harder for me to concentrate during future legal visits or to review any materials I do receive."
Throughout the document, Henley stresses that he doesn't want to "delay" his trial, currently scheduled to begin on May 5 of this year (though Henley's co-defendants want to move the start date back). But, he continues, while he doesn't want to push back his trial, he has been a victim of prejudice.
Last November, the government accused Henley of using other inmates' numbers to make calls, including some where he allegedly engaged in phone sex with his girlfriend.