Tag Archives: Hells Angels

Mongols, Black Rain, Dobyns (25)

Meanwhile, back in the world, what were all the other bad boys up to? Federal agencies had been watching their Hells Angels cases turn into train wrecks. They had even foreseen it, and were inspired to lay out ever more … Continue reading

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How the July and December 2003 Raids Played Out (23)

For a layperson, it’s hard to follow these complicated orgies of retribution because of the immense lapses of time between events, and because the system tends to shuffle people around. Are the charges local, state, or federal, or all three? … Continue reading

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Convicted and Sentenced (21)

In July of 2004, at the age of 56, Danny Fabricant was convicted of one count of conspiracy to distribute, three counts of distribution, and one count of possession with intent to distribute. Before he was sentenced, he went back … Continue reading

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July Sweep (16)

On the 8th of July, 2003, more than 500 local law enforcers and federal personnel swarmed every known Hells Angels venue in the state of Arizona. In Glendale, the cops demonstrated incompetence typical of the multi-pronged raid. Although the move … Continue reading

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Racketeering is Back (12)

On April 27, 2002, an event shook the biker world and set off lasting repercussions. The place was Rosa’s Cantina, which is not as quaint as it sounds, because the cantina is located inside Harrah’s Casino in the Nevada city … Continue reading

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The two worst people in this story meet (11)

Within a few weeks of the murder, Mike Kramer introduced himself to ATF agent John Ciccone, one of those people for whom the term “legend in his own mind” was invented. The ATF is full of them, but this guy … Continue reading

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The Fabricants of the San Fernando Valley (09)

Violent death ran in the family. The dad, also a biker, had been murdered back in 1984. He was called “Sid the Squid,” which may have been more of a family nickname than a sinister one. In the past, he … Continue reading

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Trial, Incarceration, Life, and Death (08)

Danny Fabricant and George Christie Jr. were held at the Terminal Island Federal Prison and bused to the LA Federal courthouse daily for their 7-week trial. Christie was represented by Barry Tarlow, the contemporary equivalent of an OJ Simpson “Dream … Continue reading

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Snitch Culture (07)

These so-called investigations could not be done without the help of paid informants. Now, in the age of electronic communications, it’s harder than ever for an agent to infiltrate a motorcycle club. Much easier is for law enforcement to “turn” … Continue reading

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RICO concept fails, Feds want payback (06)

The campaign against motorcycle clubs was mainly carried out by the FBI, until the ’90s, when it was handed off to the ATF, though there has been an increasing tendency for multiple agencies to be involved in everything. In 1979, … Continue reading

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