Drug lord Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory leaves federal prison for a residency program in Miami

MIAMI (AP) — Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory, co-founder of the notorious drug trafficking organization Black mafia familyAccording to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, he will serve the remainder of his sentence in a rehabilitation program in Miami.

Flenory, 56, was originally sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted in 2008 of drug trafficking and money laundering. He was recently transferred to the residential program in Miami.

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson first brought the story of Flenory and his brother Terry Flenory to Starz in 2021 in an eight-part series “BMF.” The series, which aired two additional seasons, delves into the brothers' backstory from the 1980s. They came from inner-city Detroit and became wealthy drug lords who were enamored by hip-hop culture.

Brittany K. Barnett, who represented Flenory and is co-founder of the Buried Alive Project, said Thursday she was “overjoyed” that he was finally free after nearly 20 years behind bars.

“He has used his time in prison to focus on personal growth and transformation, and now he has the opportunity to start a new chapter,” she said in a statement. “He’s out, but millions more remain trapped inside – there’s still so much to do. We must push for real change, for a justice system that recognizes the dignity and potential for redemption of every individual.”

Demetrius Flenory was arrested in 2005. His sentence ends on Jan. 27, 2026, according to the federal prison website. Until then, he will be monitored by the Inpatient Reintegration Center in Miami, which is responsible for providing federal offenders with community-based services to help them reintegrate.

Terry Flenory, 54, is serving his sentence on similar charges at a Detroit rehabilitation center. His release date is August 17, 2025, according to the federal prison website.