AltWeeklies Wire
The War on La Familianew
Familia Loca wanted revenge on a rival Kansas City gang. Instead, they spilled the blood of a 2-year-old girl.
The Pitch |
Carolyn Szczepanski |
05-06-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Cracking the Gangbangers' Code of Silencenew
Informants are blowing Seattle murder cases wide open.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
04-21-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tango Blast: Not Your Father's Prison Gang of Oldnew
This is a new breed putting a fresh twist on an old idea, permeating the social fabric like no such group ever has before -- members proudly advertise their affiliation all over MySpace and YouTube, and people who have never even been to prison wear the gang's tattoos and symbols.
Houston Press |
Chris Vogel |
08-21-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Military Gangwaysnew
Past gang activity in Texas has Colorado Springs police watching as troops move to Fort Carson.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Michael de Yoanna |
04-26-2007 |
War
Resisting Reformnew
A judge extends federal oversight over the LAPD for three more years, but the department shows little willingness to change.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Tom Hayden |
06-16-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Student Journalist Charged With Misdemeanor Riotingnew
Documenting some "action" outside a club for a class assignment resulted in Quincy Shannon's arrest. Police say he egged a fight on by videotaping it.
Delivery of Poinsettia to Priest Got Him Framed, Man Saysnew
Parolee Tommy Munoz says his arrest for attempted burglary after he tried to deliver a Christmas flower to a church rectory was the result of police misconduct.
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
05-09-2005 |
Crime & Justice
