The Aryan Brotherhood members Kenneth Johnson, Francis Clement, and John Stinson were found guilty of racketeering, with a trial revealing they orchestrated five murders from prison. The federal jury's verdict followed testimony from various criminals who described how the victims had either disrespected the Brotherhood or failed to pay their dues, leading to brutal killings. Prosecutors highlighted the defendants' control over white inmates, indicating a culture of fear permeated California prisons. The case exemplifies the alarming influence gangs maintain, even from behind bars, emphasizing the challenges of prison reform and public safety.
"They are the elite," Stephanie Stokman, an assistant U.S. attorney, said in her closing argument. "They rule on fear and power."
Witnesses testified that the victims had either "disrespected" the Aryan Brotherhood or its rules, leading to their murders.
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