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Criminal

Dec. 4, 2018

Prosecutor describes biker gang as a ‘beehive of pernicious criminal activity’

In closing arguments Monday, a federal prosecutor outlined what he said was ‘a lengthy parade of cruelty’ by the Mongols in a racketeering trial.

SANTA ANA -- A federal prosecutor on Monday told jurors Mongols members who testified for the defense during the month-long racketeering trial provided further evidence the motorcycle club is a criminal organization dedicated to drugs and violence.

"They're a paranoid organization and that couldn't have been more clear from the testimony you heard from their witnesses," Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven R. Welk said during his nearly f...

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