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Mac Ballers Arrested for Threatening Witness's Family

2/19/2026

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Tyshawn Palmer and Hassan Brown, members of the Bronx-based Mac Ballers, were arrested for threatening a witness's family during a federal trial.
They allegedly posted threats on Instagram, vowing to kill the witness's young son and pregnant wife.
The threats were disclosed during the trial of gang leader Lamar Williams, who was convicted of murder.
U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton condemned the threats as a serious crime undermining the justice system.

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Story summary

Tyshawn Palmer and Hassan Brown, members of the Bronx-based Mac Ballers, were arrested for threatening a witness's family during a federal trial.
They allegedly posted threats on Instagram, vowing to kill the witness's young son and pregnant wife.
The threats were disclosed during the trial of gang leader Lamar Williams, who was convicted of murder.
U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton condemned the threats as a serious crime undermining the justice system.