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Unfortunately there are some here that defend the gangsters.

And then there are those who consider some in "law enforcement" to be just another gang.

139 posted on 11/08/2017 9:56:52 AM PST by PapaBear3625 (Big governent is attractive to those who think that THEY will be in control of it.)
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We are back from lunch. The state's next rebuttal witness is a video of Jack Smith, recorded last week. 1:19 PM - 8 Nov 2017

He is president of the Bandidos Tyler chapter. He was called as a defense witness last week but the defense did not play it for jury. 1:22 PM - 8 Nov 2017

The state is playing it for the jury as rebuttal testimony. 1:23 PM - 8 Nov 2017

He sent two members of his chapter to Twin Peaks to get legislative updates and bring back the information to the group. 1:25 PM - 8 Nov 2017

He was aware of threats to the Bandidos from the Cossacks. He said his chapter doesn't allow lawbreakers in their group. 1:26 PM - 8 Nov 2017

His son, a Marine veteran, is in the Bandidos, too. 1:27 PM - 8 Nov 2017

He repossesses planes for a living and has had to get security clearance for airports. 1:31 PM - 8 Nov 2017

He said he has had no security problems or issues not getting clearance because he is a Bandido. 1:32 PM - 8 Nov 2017

He said Bandidos don't back down, but they also are not going to be going out looking for trouble, either. 1:36 PM - 8 Nov 20170

His chapter had a party in March 2015 and had T shirts made up to celebrate the Bandidos 49th anniversary. 1:38 PM - 8 Nov 2017

On the shirt, the Fat Mexican is standing on a black and gold Cossacks flag. Smith was reluctant to say what the shirt symbolized. 1:41 PM - 8 Nov 2017

Finally, he said Tyler is home of the first Cossacks chapter and the shirt was supposed to say, "We're here," he said. 1:42 PM - 8 Nov 2017

Jarrett asked if the shirt is consistent with the bad blood between the Bandidos and Cossacks. He said not necessarily. 1:44 PM - 8 Nov 2017

He said it is outside the norm but not criminal. 1:48 PM - 8 Nov 2017

He said the Bandidos are an outlaw motorcycle club but not criminal. He said it is like outlaw country music. 1:48 PM - 8 Nov 2017

The state and the defense close their cases. The judge recessed the jury until 9 a.m. Thursday so the parties can work on the court charge. 1:51 PM - 8 Nov 2017

140 posted on 11/08/2017 11:51:50 AM PST by Elderberry
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To: PapaBear3625

Difference is the gangsters supporters here support the gangs.


142 posted on 11/08/2017 7:09:38 PM PST by TexasGator (Z)
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