Cordney Campbell, who Memphis police describe as a known gang leader and who is sometimes called "Moo Slime," was sentenced Monday to 60 months in federal prison after a conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The punishment follows a run of arrests and violent incidents that officers say tied him to gang activity around the city. Authorities said the case included episodes where Campbell carried or pointed military-style firearms at crowds, drawing long-term attention from local and federal investigators.
Federal charge and sentencing
Campbell was federally indicted on a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm and received a 60-month prison term, according to FOX13 Memphis. MPD told the outlet the federal case was brought after investigators tied Campbell to multiple weapons incidents and outstanding warrants. Prosecutors presented evidence that they say included recovered firearms and investigative links to Campbell's prior bookings and online posts.
MPD: Pattern of arrests and the 2022 vigil incident
"He has appeared in eight separate crimes over the past five years," MPD said, describing a pattern that federal investigators relied on during the prosecution. Police highlighted a 2022 episode in which Campbell allegedly pointed a draco-style rifle at people attending a candlelight vigil, and they said a 2025 stop near North Main turned up guns, drugs, and multiple warrants. Investigators also told reporters the gun Campbell carried matched a firearm he had posted on social media, a detail officials used to bolster the case, as reported by FOX13 Memphis.
Investigators say social posts were key
MPD investigators said social media posts and past booking photos helped place Campbell with specific firearms and backed up witness accounts. Those digital ties, combined with physical evidence recovered during stops, were central to the federal prosecution and to the sentence handed down by the judge. Officials framed the outcome as part of targeted enforcement against violent gang leaders operating inside Memphis neighborhoods.
Legal note
Being a felon in possession of a firearm is a federal offense under 18 U.S.C. a7 922(g), which carries a maximum statutory penalty of 10 years in prison. Actual punishment depends on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, criminal history, and any plea agreements. The 60-month term imposed in this case reflects prosecutors' evidence about weapons possession and Campbell's prior arrests and was issued in federal court. Following sentencing, Campbell will be remanded to the custody of the Bureau of Prisons to begin serving the federal term.
