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Three gang members sentenced for attempted murder in racketeering case
Original: 3 gang members from Memphis, Antioch sentenced for attempted murder in aid of racketeering
Three gang members from Memphis and Antioch have been sentenced for attempted murder committed in aid of racketeering, according to a report from Nashville-area news outlet WKRN News 2. The sentencing follows a federal prosecution linking the men to violent acts carried out to further their gang's criminal enterprise. Further details about the sentences, the gang involved, and the court were not provided in the report.
Why now: The sentencing of gang members for violent racketeering-related crimes is a notable law enforcement outcome for the Memphis and Nashville areas.
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- 3 gang members from Memphis, Antioch sentenced for attempted murder in aid of racketeering · WKRN News 2
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