Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory, co-founder of the notorious Black Mafia Family (BMF) criminal organization, has been released from federal prison and transferred to a halfway house, according to TMZ. 

On Tuesday (Oct. 15), the Bureau of Prisons confirmed to the outlet that Big Meech was moved from FCI Coleman Low in Florida to a community confinement program managed by the Miami Residential Reentry Management Office. This marks a significant shift in Flenory’s 30-year sentence, initially set for completion in 2026 but shortened by nearly three years.

The 56-year-old, alongside his brother Terry Lee “Southwest Tee” Flenory, led BMF, a drug trafficking and money-laundering operation that spanned across the U.S. and raked in over $270 million. Though the brothers established BMF Entertainment in the early 2000s as a hip-hop and creative agency, federal authorities discovered it was a front for their illicit activities. 

By 2005, the DEA had dismantled their empire, arresting over 100 associates and seizing millions in cash, weapons, and drugs. They were convicted in 2007 for operating a criminal enterprise that distributed massive quantities of cocaine nationwide. Their downfall signaled the end of BMF’s reign, a criminal organization that had more than 500 members at its height.

Flenory’s attorney, Brittany K. Barnett, expressed her joy at Big Meech’s release. She stated that during his nearly two decades behind bars, Flenory focused on personal growth and is now ready for a fresh start. She emphasized his commitment to reintegrating into society and turning a new page.