Alleged Latin King member sentenced to 20 years

HAMMOND | An alleged Latin King gang member was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison Thursday in a sweeping racketeering case.

Alleged gang member could face death penalty

HAMMOND | Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty against an alleged gang member accused of aiding in the homicides of six people.

Former Gary attorney convicted in federal biker gang trial

ST. LOUIS | A former Gary attorney was convicted of attempted murder and conspiracy in connection with his role in what federal prosecutors called a violent "outlaw biker" gang in a trial that netted the conviction of six others Friday.

Hammond man admits to role in Imperial Gangsters activities

HAMMOND | A Hammond man agreed Tuesday to plead guilty to conspiracy to participate in racketeering for his involvement in Imperial Gangsters street gang activities, federal court records show.

Chicago man guilty of racketeering conspiracy resulting in 19 murders

HAMMOND | A federal court jury found a Chicago man guilty Tuesday of conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity for his participation in the Latin Kings gang, his attorney said.

Second day of Latin Kings gang member's trial focuses mostly on crimes committed by others

HAMMOND | The second day of Martin "Lefty" Anaya's trial on criminal racketeering charges focused little on the man himself.

Young Chicago mother changes plea to guilty for aiding and abetting murder for Latin Kings

HAMMOND | A young Chicago mother changed her plea to guilty Wednesday for aiding and abetting a murder for the Latin Kings.

Second ex-Chicago cop changes plea to guilty in gang racketeering case

HAMMOND | A former Chicago police officer admitted to committing armed robberies in Illinois, Hammond and East Chicago for the Latin Kings street gang at a federal hearing Thursday morning.

Chicago woman accepts plea agreement in Latin Kings case

HAMMOND | A Chicago woman agreed Tuesday to plead guilty to murder in aid of racketeering activity, federal court records show.

Ex-Chicago cop to plead guilty to racketeering in Latin King case

HAMMOND | A former Chicago police officer has joined the majority ranks of those who signed plea agreements in the widespread Latin Kings racketeering case, according to court filings released Thursday.

Three Latin Kings enter into plea agreements

HAMMOND | Three more Latin King gang members entered into plea agreements with the government, leaving just a handful of defendants remaining for trial.

Two more alleged Latin King members plead guilty to racketeering

HAMMOND | More than half the defendants named in the sweeping Latin Kings racketeering indictments have entered into plea deals with the government, and more are expected in the coming week, according to court filings made Monday.

Recently indicted alleged Imperial Gangster held without bond

HAMMOND | A federal judge ordered that another alleged Imperial Gangster accused of murder be held without bond pending a massive racketeering trial for about a dozen defendants.

Last defendant in Latin Kings racketeering case arrested

HAMMOND | The last outstanding defendant in the Northwest Indiana's sweeping Latin Kings racketeering case has been arrested in Texas.

Two alleged Imperial Gangsters change pleas to guilty for racketeering

HAMMOND | Two of a dozen alleged Imperial Gangsters charged in a sweeping racketeering indictment changed their pleas to guilty Monday in federal court.

Judge: Gary man's accusations 'fantastic or delusional'

FORT WAYNE | A federal judge dismissed a Gary man's lawsuit Wednesday, calling his allegations "fantastic or delusional."

Another high-ranking Latin King leader enters deal with prosecutors

HAMMOND | One week after his predecessor entered into a plea agreement with the government, a high-ranking Latin King leader has followed suit in federal court.

Latin King trial pushed to September

HAMMOND | In the wake of a high-ranking Latin Kings leader deciding to cooperate with the government last week, a judge pushed the racketeering trial for 17 of his co-defendants to Sept. 10. It had been scheduled for March 19.

Reputed Latin King leader agrees to plead guilty to murder

HAMMOND | A Highland man, described by friends as a doting dad dedicated to his children's Little League activities, pleaded guilty to murder and drug charges Thursday in one of the region's largest gang prosecutions. During an afternoon hearing in federal court, prosecutors said they would…

Chicago woman asks dismissal of local racketeering charges

HAMMOND | A Chicago woman is seeking to dismiss a federal indictment pending against her, claiming she was a minor when the alleged gang-related crime occurred, federal court records filed Tuesday show.