James Field, a former member of the Aryan Brotherhood, has become a key witness for federal prosecutors after feeling betrayed by the gang he idolized. In testimony, he described a life entrenched in violence, drug use, and crime, ultimately leading him to severe crimes including murder. Field's insights reveal how the Aryan Brotherhood’s reach extends beyond prison walls, influencing activities on the streets of Los Angeles County. Defense attorneys question Field's credibility amidst his significant criminal past, characterizing his testimony as self-serving in an attempt to avoid a life sentence.
"I'd been brainwashed for a long time about prison politics and how all this comes first; this whole life - violence, drug use, this white supremacist stuff."
"Although the Aryan Brotherhood originated in prison, its influence has seeped into the streets of Los Angeles County... drug dealers and fraudsters rubbed shoulders with ex-cons like Field."
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