Gang

Dramatic Courthouse Killing: Gang Leader Slain by Gun Hidden in Book, Triggering Nationwide Security Overhaul in Sri Lanka

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Colombo, Sri Lanka — A notorious gang leader was fatally shot inside a courthouse by an individual disguised as a lawyer, sparking a major uproar and prompting a reassessment of courthouse security across Sri Lanka, police said. The gang leader, known as Ganemulle Sanjeewa, real name Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, was facing multiple murder charges at the time of his death. He was arrested in September 2023 and had been in custody since then. He was escorted by twelve police officers to the court for his hearing when the tragic incident unfolded. Authorities have identified the … Read more

Three Immigrants Avoid Guantanamo but Face Deportation to Venezuela Amid Controversial Gang Allegations

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EL PASO, Texas — In a rapid turn of events, three Venezuelan immigrants, who had recently secured a court order preventing their transfer to the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, were deported back to Venezuela on direct flights this past Monday. The deportations occurred just one day after a federal judge granted the temporary restraining order, according to recently released court documents. The men were alleged by U.S. authorities to have ties to the notorious Tren de Aragua gang, claims that their legal representation has vehemently denied, suggesting that these allegations could endanger their … Read more

Stabbed in Jail, Rapper Yak Gotti Faces Court Amid Intense Deliberations in High-Stakes Gang Trial

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Atlanta, GA — A man co-indicted with rapper Young Thug appeared in court Monday with visible injuries after being stabbed in jail, as the lengthy jury deliberations continued. Deamonte Kendrick, known in the music industry as Yak Gotti, suffered head injuries during an altercation at the Fulton County Jail’s south annex in Union City, according to his attorney Doug Weinstein. Kendrick, who was back in court with four to five staples in his head, seemed to be coping well despite the unfortunate incident. “He’s doing really well,” Weinstein said outside the Fulton County Courthouse, stressing … Read more

Defendant in High-Profile YSL Gang Trial Stabbed While Awaiting Verdict

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Atlanta, Georgia — Tensions peaked at the Fulton County Courthouse this week, as Christian Eppinger, a defendant linked to the Young Slime Life (YSL) gang indictment, was stabbed while waiting for the jury to return a verdict in his trial. Charged with multiple felonies, including murder and racketeering, Eppinger’s attack underscores the security challenges facing the judicial system in high-profile gang-related cases. Eppinger, 23, was reportedly in a holding cell adjacent to the courtroom when the incident occurred, landing him in the hospital with several stab wounds. Authorities have not released the identity of the … Read more