these sound like b.s.,trumped up charges. black gangs are pretty much defunct in LA. a few petty burglaries,and guys sipping lean,and they make it out like it's a huge conspiracy case. it's sad the way these young black men are targeted,and made out to be monsters. just by virtue of being black and from a particular neighborhood,if they associate with their friends of the same age group they are automatically a "gang" to the police and the city. in any other circumstances,these would be considered innocent kids,having fun and getting into a little trouble.instead,they'll be shipped off to prison for 10,20+ years.sad