Here’s a concise answer based on widely reported information up to my
knowledge. Direct answer:
Max B (Max Banga, born Charley Wingate) went to jail as a result of his
involvement in a 2006 armed robbery and associated murder conspiracy case in
Fort Lee, New Jersey. He was convicted in 2009 on multiple counts including
felony murder and armed robbery, and sentenced to a lengthy prison term
(originally 75 years). His sentence was later reduced after plea deal
negotiations and appeals, with significant reductions over time, culminating
in a much shorter term than the initial sentence. Notes to help you understand
the context:
- The case centered on a September 2006 armed robbery at a Holiday Inn in Fort Lee, New Jersey, where a partner of the robbed party was killed; Max B was tied to the planning and coordination of the crime.
- He was convicted of murder conspiracy, armed robbery and related charges in 2009, leading to the long prison sentence.
- Over the years, legal proceedings and plea deals reduced his time; reports indicate reductions from the 75-year sentence to substantially shorter terms through negotiations and court decisions.
If you’d like, I can pull up the most recent status or provide a brief timeline of key court milestones with citations.
