STATEN ISLAND — A Clifton gang leader was sentenced to 50 years in prison after terrorizing the Park Hill housing complex for decades, federal prosecutors announced Friday.
Harvey “Black” Christian, 44, led a violent narcotics ring with his brother Anthony “Nitty” Christian, which engaged in “massive gun battles” in the violent “260 Wars” in the mid-'90s, according to the Brooklyn Federal Attorney’s office.
Police found 77 shell casings after one of the battles near 260 Park Hill. One of Harvey's associates was killed in the mass shooting.
Harvey was convicted in October 2014 on murder conspiracy, firearms possession and narcotics trafficking charges.
He and Anthony led the crew from at least 1991 until 2011.
Anthony was sentenced to life in prison in July for murder and racketeering.
Harvey's lawyer did not immediately return a request for comment.
