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ICE announces more than 1,000 gang arrests in 6 week nationwide sting

by Brian Seay

More than 200 firearms were seized, as were hundreds of pounds of drugs and nearly half a million dollars in the biggest gang operation to date.

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Gangs: Organized crime or disenfranchised youth?

by Jacki Billings

Once thought of as organized units formed to carry out criminal enterprises, street gangs have devolved. Operating with a loose structure and informal codes, they function on behalf of cyclical violence rather than money-making schemes.

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Bloods member shot while wearing bandage-covered blue pants found guilty on gun charges

by Jennifer Cruz

Kadeem Bacote, who is now a two-time convicted felon, allegedly told an officer with the gang unit that the pants were meant as a sign of disrespect.

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Correction: Reporter assaulted during Baltimore looting (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Justin Fenton, reporter for the Baltimore Sun, was assaulted while attempting to take photos of the mayhem in the city, but when he ran to a nearby store for safety, he was instantly left alone.

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson cut over alleged gang ties (VIDEO)

by Brent McCluskey

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson was cut from the team Friday over his suspected involvement with a Los Angeles street gang. Jackson, 27, lead the Eagles with 82 receptions for 1,332 yards and nine touchdowns last season, but despite his reputable record, his “off-field behavior” with the Crips left something to be desired, Huffington […]

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