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The trial, which began Monday, also will feature testimony about alleged gang activity, which raised safety concerns in at least one juror. U.S. District Judge Paul Cassell tried to reassure the jury, saying that no special security procedures were needed in the matter. "This is just a routine type of case we're handling here," he said.

Angelos is charged with 20 counts of distribution of marijuana, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm with a removed serial number, money laundering and for using a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm. He faces up to 135 years behind bars if convicted on all charges.

From drug friendly Rap News because he had famous rap stars testifying for him.

I personally I'm not wildly opposed to marijuana legalization but have no use for the lying they use to get it. This is far more than a simple case of possession. That said, it does seem excessive but that has nothing to do with marijuana.

From what I’ve been told, the pot ban was only the result of some Democrat pol making it his main election point, something to carry him. Before that, it wasn’t even an issue.