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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Longtime LA gang leader suspected of murder and human trafficking declares his innocence in video

Los Angeles Gang Charges - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

An alleged leader of a Los Angeles street gang who's accused of murder, kidnapping and extortion was expected to appear in court Thursday, a day after he posted a video declaring his innocence before surrendering to federal authorities.

Eugene Henley Jr., known as “Big U,” was one of 18 members of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips suspected of a litany of federal crimes including drug trafficking, conspiracy, and firearms offenses, the U.S. attorney’s office said in a statement Wednesday.

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