Big U's Dire Plea: Jail Officials Compromise His Health and Legal Rights

Eugene “Big U” Henley has made serious allegations against jail officials, claiming they have jeopardized his life by confiscating his essential CPAP breathing machine. In a heartfelt letter addressed to U.S. District Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha, Big U expressed his deep concerns about his declining health, as reported by AllHipHop.

“Put frankly, death can occur for those who require breathing machines when they sleep if they do not have one. Therefore, since being in the SHU without it, I simply cannot allow myself to fall asleep whatsoever,” Big U wrote. He also highlighted that he has been denied accommodations for his back and shoulder injuries, as well as his eyeglasses. Despite the return of his knee brace after a brief period, the lack of proper support has intensified his physical discomfort.

In addition to his health struggles, Big U accused the staff of obstructing his legal defense by allegedly confiscating a USB drive containing important discovery materials and legal documents. “To my knowledge, the USB and those legal materials were not inventoried,” he revealed. “When I have asked about them, staff have not acknowledged that they exist or that they were taken.”

He continued, “Approximately twenty-five pieces of legal correspondence were extremely delayed or never reached me at all. On multiple occasions, legal mail has arrived to me already opened, so of course not opened in my presence. On other occasions, I have been told mail was sent but I never received it. These problems have involved important materials such as my indictment and other case documents or legal notes.”

In a poignant reflection, Big U also mentioned the tragic loss of his son, Jabari “Baby Uiie” Henley, who was fatally shot in Los Angeles last October. Despite receiving permission from the court to attend the funeral, he claims jail officials thwarted his efforts, ignoring the court's directives.

“Losing my child while I am in custody has been among the most challenging experiences of my life,” he lamented. “Despite that order, I was not permitted the contact or participation that the Court intended. The order was not followed. I was not able to be present for my son in the way the Court had authorized and made an exception for after his death. I was not allowed private viewing, even though there was a court order for this. Of course, I will never have that opportunity again.”

Big U's trial is slated to commence on May 5, 2026. He has consistently pleaded not guilty, firmly asserting his innocence on all charges since his initial arrest.