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Haitian gang leader Germine ‘Yonyon’ Joly has been charged by federal prosecutors in the U.S. in connection with the kidnapping of 17 Christian missionaries last year, the Associated Press reports. The 29-year-old leader of the 400 Mawozo gang is the first person charged in connection with the kidnapping of 16 U.S. and one canadian missionaries in […]
The Los Angeles crime surge has made its way to wealthy and predominately white neighborhoods. An LAPD task force say they’ve identified at least 17 gangs in connection to a string of robberies over the past seven months. Authorities tell the Los Angeles Times that a significant portion of these crimes were categorized as “follow-home” or “follow-off” robberies, […]
An investigation into “deputy gangs” in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department will be launched following “numerous reports” of the existence of such gangs, CNN reports. The 6-month investigation announced by the Los Angeles County Civilian Oversight Commission, conducted by pro bono lawyers, will allow investigators to see if and how many gangs are operating, and how the sheriff’s department’s current […]
José Antonio Yépez Ortiz—a gang leader in Mexico known as “El Marro” or “The Sledgehammer”—has been sentenced to 60 years in prison over kidnapping, according to authorities in Guanajuato. Yépez Ortiz was arrested on Aug. 2, 2020 following a police shootout. His gang—Santa Rosa de Lima—was known for stealing gasoline from government fuel ducts, per ABC News, and was […]
At the Television Critics Association’s Summer Press Tour on Thursday, Starz unveiled the trailer for BMF (Black Mafia Family), an upcoming eight-episode series co-executive produced by 50 Cent. In tandem with its release, Fif and showrunner Randy Huggins appeared on TCA’s virtual panel and addressed critics who claim the show glorifies drug dealers. “There’s a huge […]
Masked men who say they represent one of the most powerful drug cartels in Mexico have circulated a video containing a threat to kill a national TV news anchor because of perceived unfair coverage, according to ABC News. The clip, which circulated around on Monday, shows heavily armed men in masks surrounding a man who […]
A Chicago man was arrested for allegedly shooting a police officer and two federal agents on July 7 when he thought they were rival gang members in his area. According to the Chicago Sun Times, 28-year-old Eugene McLaurin faces a maximum of 20 years with one count of using a dangerous and deadly weapon to assault an […]
An alleged member of the Crips who almost killed an FBI agent two-and-a-half years ago in Brooklyn was given a 31-year prison sentence on Tuesday as punishment for that crime. Christopher Harper, the special agent who was shot in the incident, testified in court about the way the shooting has altered his life since that day. […]
YFN Lucci, along with 11 others, was named in a gang-related racketeering indictment that was filed on April 30. The rapper has since surrendered to authorities and is currently at Fulton County Jail, WSB-TV reports. Lucci, born Rayshawn Bennett, was out on bond after being charged with murder when the 105-count indictment was announced. He surrendered to authorities on May […]
The Nipsey Hussle estate has reportedly dropped its lawsuit against the Crips. According to TMZ, Nipsey’s brother, Samiel Asghedom, notified the court that the estate had reached a settlement with Crips LLC. The document, which was filed Thursday in Los Angeles County Court, does not include details about the agreement, as both parties “are still hammering out some of the terms.” […]
