
By Tiffany Williams –
On Tuesday, Taliyah Barboza, a/k/a “Queen Taliyah,” 27, of New Bedford, Massachusetts was sentenced to time served (approximately six days in prison) and three years of supervised release.
Barboza, who is a known member of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation, in November 2020, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activity.
PDuring an ongoing investigation it was determined that Barboza drove gang members to a robbery and shooting in 2019. Additionally, Barboza participated in the drug distribution activities of the gang.