Alleged Leaders of Gangster Disciples Indicted on Federal Racketeering Charges Details Written by IVN
Chicago, Illinois - Seven alleged members of the violent Gangster Disciples gang, including top national and state leaders, are in custody after multiple arrests this morning for their alleged participation in a years-long interstate racketeering conspiracy involving multiple murders, drug trafficking, and other crimes.
The case was unsealed today in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
“The long list of violent crimes alleged in this indictment – including two murders and multiple violent assaults – make plain the threat to our communities posed by criminal organizations like the Gangster Disciples,” said Nicholas L. McQuaid, Acting Assistant Attorney General of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “This prosecution underscores that coordinated criminal activity will be met with a coordinated and focused l
Cape Girardeau police chief reacts to those arrested on federal racketeering charges
Cape Girardeau men charged in federal investigation By Alayna Chapie | January 26, 2021 at 5:34 PM CST - Updated January 26 at 6:43 PM
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Multiple murders, drug trafficking and violent assaults.
A man from Charleston, Mo. was also charged with conspiracy as a gang member.
”You know I don’t think that we should be surprised anywhere in the U.S. that somebody might be residing in a city that’s affiliated with a gang. So, to say, should we be surprised I would say no,” said Wes Blair, Cape Girardeau police chief.
East St. Louis, Ill. Seven alleged members of the violent Gangster Disciples gang, including top national and state leaders, have been charged in a federal indictment accusing them of a years-long interstate RICO conspiracy involving multiple murders, drug trafficking, and other crimes. Certain defendants were also charged with murder, attempted murder, and various firearms crimes. Investigating organized crime and related financial schemes are a top priority for CI, said Tamera Cantu, Acting Special Agent in Charge, IRS Criminal Investigation (CI), Chicago Field Office. Racketeering, such as the alleged charges today, brazenly facilitates all kinds of illegal dealings that negatively affect the community. Criminal Investigation is proud to work alongside our law enforcement partners in this case to bring these criminals to justice.
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