Criminal
Apr. 22, 2009
Numero Uno Founder George Torres Guilty of 55 Felonies
In a big victory for federal prosecutors whose case seemed in jeopardy at times, a jury on Monday found South Los Angeles-based grocery chain owner George Torres guilty of 55 felonies, including racketeering.
Daily Journal Staff Writer LOS ANGELES In a big victory for federal prosecutors whose case seemed in jeopardy at times, a jury on Monday found South Los Angeles-based grocery chain owner George Torres guilty of 55 felonies, including racketeering. The jury found that Torres, who started the Numero Uno market chain, furthered his criminal enterprise by ordering the 1994 murder of gang member Jose "Shorty" Maldonado, harboring ill...
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