GANG

Oct 19 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Al Pacino's Gangster Roles: A Tale of Loneliness and Loss

Al Pacino has played many gangsters, but two stand out. Michael Corleone from The Godfather and Tony Montana from Scarface. Both stories show how power and greed can ruin lives. Michael and Tony are very different. Michael is calm and smart. Tony is loud and reckless. But in the end, both lose everything they love. Tony dies in a big, violent way. He fights many en...

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Oct 17 2025CRIME

Social Media Star in Hot Water for Vigilante Justice

In a shocking turn of events, a well-known Brazilian social media personality found herself on the wrong side of the law. Izabela Paiva, a 26-year-old mother, was arrested for allegedly taking matters into her own hands after a break-in at her Porto Velho home. Instead of reporting the incident to the authorities, Paiva is accused of calling in favors from the notori...

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Aug 23 2025CRIME

A Gang Leader's Downfall: The End of a Violent Chapter

A high-ranking member of the Texas Mexican Mafia has been put behind bars for a long time. David Botello, who was 54 years old, got 25 years in prison for his part in a big methamphetamine trafficking scheme. This was not his first time in trouble. He had already been convicted of murder and aggravated robbery. Botello was not just any member of the gang. He was a "...

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Aug 18 2025CRIME

A Violent Night in Brooklyn: What Went Wrong?

Early Sunday morning, a peaceful night turned into chaos in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. A shooting at the Taste of the City lounge left three people dead and nine others injured. This wasn't just any shooting; it was a mass casualty event that shook the community. The trouble started just before 3:30 a. m. inside the lounge on Franklin Avenue. A dispute among patrons q...

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Aug 15 2025CRIME

Haiti's New Security Plan: Private Help or More Trouble?

Haiti is in big trouble. Gangs have taken over large parts of the country. The government is bringing in nearly 200 private security workers from different countries to help. This is a big deal because these workers are from a company run by Erik Prince, who used to run the controversial security firm Blackwater. The plan is for these workers to stay in Haiti for a ...

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Aug 10 2025CRIME

Haiti's Struggle: Gangs, Officials, and the Fight for Control

In Haiti, the fight against gangs is getting tougher. Police recently arrested a former senator, Nenel Cassy, for allegedly working with these gangs. This is a big deal because high-level arrests don't happen often in Haiti. Cassy is accused of funding and supporting gang members who attacked a peaceful neighborhood called Kenscoff. This area, home to many wealthy Ha...

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Aug 05 2025CRIME

The Final Piece of the Bully Gang Puzzle

The Bully Gang, a notorious crew from Brooklyn, has finally been dismantled. The last member, Romeo Gonzalez, admitted his role in the gang's drug operations. He was caught trying to sell drugs in the Bronx after hiding for nearly five years. Gonzalez's job was to look after a stash house in Maine, where authorities found drugs, weapons, and evidence of their illegal...

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Jul 07 2025CRIME

Gangs in Peru: Schools Under Siege

In Peru, schools face a growing threat from criminal gangs demanding money. These gangs target schools, especially in poor areas, asking for large sums, between $14, 000 and $28, 000. The gangs send threatening messages and even photos of weapons to scare the schools into paying. These threats are real; a 16-year-old was caught planting a bomb at a school entrance. ...

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Jun 18 2025CRIME

Queens Crime Wave: The 18th Street Gang's Reign of Terror

The 18th Street Gang, a ruthless group of illegal immigrants, has been causing chaos in Queens, New York. This gang, known for its brutal tactics, has been operating in the "Market of Sweethearts, " a notorious area along Roosevelt Avenue. The gang's activities include extorting brothels, assaulting rivals, and selling drugs and fake IDs. These actions have been a si...

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Jun 18 2025CRIME

Gang Threats in Colorado: A Community on Edge

In Colorado, a group of nine people linked to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang caused fear in an Aurora apartment complex. This happened just a year after the gang started taking over properties in the state, leading to a rise in violent crimes. The incident was captured on a doorbell camera. The footage showed the group, armed with guns, knocking on an ap...

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