Posted on 01/12/2009 6:21:12 PM PST by granite
In a case that federal prosecutors trumpeted as the “largest ever” of its kind, 10 members and associates of the Florencia 13 street gang were convicted Monday on a range of federal charges, including racketeering, drug trafficking and attempted murder.
The verdicts followed a 3 1/2-month trial in U.S. District Court in Santa Ana in which prosecutors told jurors of a widespread criminal enterprise directed by Mexican Mafia members, both on the street and in prison.
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Ping..........
would they convict a gang that just targeted whites or asians?
what do you think?
I hope these young men have the opportunity to attend some cultural awareness classes and sensitivity training while in prison.
Can’t we all just get along?
They were only found guilty because they’re hispanic.
Damn racist Americans!
The Mexicans are imitating a scene from the “Godfather”. Remember the scene where the heads of the crime families get together and talk about WHO they will sell the drugs to and WHY.
I’m glad they’re off the streets. Law enforcement is for the protection of all citizens.
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