By Free Republic | Created at 2024-10-02 20:53:39 | Updated at 2024-10-04 13:15:16
1 day ago
Federal, state officials announce indictment of 68 members of neo-Nazi group in Los Angeles
KTLA ^ | 10/02/2024 | Will Coneybeare
Posted on 10/02/2024 1:37:37 PM PDT by BenLurkin
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A total of 68 people were indicted as part of the “Peckerwood gang,” Estrada confirmed. Of the 68, a total of 42 are in custody.
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The Peckerwoods are based in the San Fernando Valley, Estrada confirmed, and get their name from a derogatory term used against poor white people and Caucasians in the prison system.
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They also collect Nazi paraphernalia...and then display the symbols on their tattoos, clothing and through social media posts. They also display the symbol “88,” which is the numerical symbol for “Heil Hitler,” Estrada said.
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The U.S. Attorney cited one example of one gang member named Ryan Bradford, who was found to be selling drugs and manufacturing explosive devices when he was arrested. A “treasure trove” of white supremacist paraphernalia was also found, Estrada added, including replica Nazi uniforms and posters of Adolf Hitler.
Bradford also allegedly made social media posts indicating he wanted to murder and commit genocide of Jewish people.
“In fact, when we searched his home, we found a notepad that had written as its New Year’s resolution: ‘Bake every single Jew,'” Estrada said. “That’s what this group stands for…that’s what the Peckerwoods are all about.”
The group also used social media to share information about criminal activities and gang rules, identify members in good — and bad — standings and target people who went against them.
“The social media use included a members-only Facebook group and private, direct messages between the gang’s members and associates,” the Department of Justice said...
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Incarcerated members of the Peckerwood gang have entered an alliance with the notorious white supremacist Aryan Brotherhood prison gang, and many Peckerwood members are also Aryan Brotherhood members, officials added.
Some of those members benefit from an alliance with the Mexican Mafia...
(Excerpt) Read more at ktla.com ...
TOPICS: Local News
KEYWORDS: aryanbrotherhood; mexicanmafia; peckerwoodgang; sfv
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1 posted on 10/02/2024 1:37:37 PM PDT by BenLurkin
To: BenLurkin
THe Peckerwoods. The jokes just write themselves.
2 posted on 10/02/2024 1:41:02 PM PDT by 4Runner (Watch. Wallet. Gun! Left Foot! Right Foot! Thank God For Guns!....Denny Crane)
To: BenLurkin
They named themselves that? Sometimes the jokes write themselves.
3 posted on 10/02/2024 1:42:20 PM PDT by scott7278 (Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who kept their swords.)
To: 4Runner
Eh, they’re from The Valley. What can you expect?
/ducking
4 posted on 10/02/2024 1:42:54 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)
To: 4Runner
How many of these “Peckerwoods” were of the Ray Epps Variety?
Federal Peckerwoods
5 posted on 10/02/2024 1:44:03 PM PDT by Nextrush (FREEDOM IS EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS-REMEMBER REV. NIEMOLLER)
To: BenLurkin
Out of 68, how many will get immunity for “testifying?”
6 posted on 10/02/2024 1:47:06 PM PDT by Trailerpark Badass (“There should be a whole lot more going on than throwing bleach,” said one woman)
To: BenLurkin
First J6 crimes, now “Nazis”. There will be more. The Deep State must manipulate the electorate as much as possible to keep the election within the margin of voter fraud. Then again, they could blatant change votes, out in the open, with judges as witnesses, and the cheating would be allowed to stand.
7 posted on 10/02/2024 1:47:36 PM PDT by CatOwner (Don't expect anyone, even conservatives, to have your back when the SHTF in 2021 and beyond.)
To: BenLurkin
The Aryan Brotherhood and the Mexican Mafia are allied against the blacks.
8 posted on 10/02/2024 1:47:42 PM PDT by thegagline (Sic semper tyrannis! Trump & Vance, 2024! (Formerly) Goldwater & Thomas Sowell in 2024)
To: BenLurkin
A “treasure trove” of white supremacist paraphernalia was also found, Estrada added, including replica Nazi uniforms and posters of Adolf Hitler.
Is U.S. Attorney Estrada a collector? Runs a thrift shop?
9 posted on 10/02/2024 1:50:13 PM PDT by montag813
To: BenLurkin
Whatever. Unpopular thoughts and ideas are protected under the Constitution.
Dressing up as Hitler and collecting memorabilia is and odd pastime, but not illegal.
I'm more concerned with Islamists and those who fly planes into buildings. Great job FBI!
10 posted on 10/02/2024 1:52:30 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie (O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and His mercy endureth forever. -- Psalm 106)
To: BenLurkin
I am a little confused as to what the crime was. Its not illegal to be a Nazi, or to collect memorabilia. Making meth is illegal, so I get that. Was there some RICO conspiracy here, or are we arresting people for their beliefs? In America you should be able to say anything. No matter how retarded.
11 posted on 10/02/2024 1:52:48 PM PDT by When do we get liberated? (A socialist is a communist who realizes he must suckle the breast of Capitalism.)
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