LA County Sheriff’s Gangs Pt. 3: Wild West Roots/Jump Out Boys

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LA County Sheriff’s Gangs Pt. 5: The East LA Banditos

In East LA, a group of deputies named the Banditos stand accused of running the sheriff’s substation like a gang, institutionalizing a culture of fear and retaliation. And while they’re intimidating civilians and colleagues alike, they may be protected by the very top of the depa ...  Show more

LA County Sheriff’s Gangs Pt. 5: The East LA Banditos

In East LA, a group of deputies named the Banditos stand accused of running the sheriff’s substation like a gang, institutionalizing a culture of fear and retaliation. And while they’re intimidating civilians and colleagues alike, they may be protected by the very top of the depa ...  Show more

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