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In a chaotic clash, what was thought to be a simple robbery morphed into a confrontation with law enforcement. It serves as a grim reminder of how quickly circumstances can spiral out of control, resulting in a multi-year sentencing for the speaker. Their prison sentence, ranging from three to nine years, became a transformative chapter of their life.
Life Behind Bars: The Youth Center Mob
The prison experience began in Lorton, Virginia, known uncivilly as “the hill.” Here, the speaker was placed in the youth center, a segregated part of the facility where young offenders congregated. This was the breeding ground for the formation of the Youth Center Mob, a group intended to protect vulnerable individuals from the rampant violence and sexual abuse that plagued the institution.