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The Five Points, Manhattan is a location that was associated with gang activities from the early 19th century. [1] In the late 1920s, Al Capone was the leader of the Chicago Outfit [2] The Hells Angels outlaw motorcycle club was founded in 1948 and is considered a criminal gang by American law enforcement agencies, particularly for their involvement in drug-related activities and violent crimes.
A small, but notable, American outlaw motorcycle gang which maintains at least 5 chapters across the nation. [77] Highway 61 MC: 1968 Auckland, New Zealand: One of the largest gangs in New Zealand, and for a time, the nation's largest outlaw motorcycle club. Also operates in the Commonwealth of Australia. [78] Highwaymen: 1954 Detroit, US
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A common story is that they are known as “1%” gangs because the American Motorcyclist Association once declared that 99% of motorcyclists are law-abiding citizens, meaning just 1% were outlaws.
American prison gangs, like most street gangs, are formed for protection against other gangs. [61] The goal of many street gang members is to gain the respect and protection that comes from being in a prison gang. [61] [62] Prison gangs use street gang members as their power base for which they recruit new members. For many members, reaching ...
In the June 6 assault in Ocean Beach, three men, ages 19, 20 and 21, were chased by members of the Hells Angels gang. Two were severely beaten. 17 Hells Angels members and associates indicted in ...
To be eligible for Outlaws membership, applicants must be White men over the age of 21 and also be in possession of an American-made motorcycle of at least 750cc. [1] [47] Outlaws in the United States and Canada are essentially limited to riding Indian, Victory and Harley-Davidson motorcycles, which are most common in the club. [9]
Swastika motorcycle helmets, decorated ax handles for beatings, and a wall hanging that read “Violence: The miracle cure for ignorance.” These provided the backdrop Friday when U.S. Attorney ...