(Photo by Nicolas Enriquez) Includes some other documents. wisdom, strength, knowledge and understanding; three hundred-sixty degrees of strong King wisdom. All Black for the enforcers or Assassins. We took the M-60 to hid it at Hector's house, so what does Hector do, he has it on its stand, the tripod, in his attic, and it is visible through the window to the outside streettwo gang cops stop on Spaulding and Beach, they look up at Hector's attic window, and they see the M-60 in plain view. The arrests resulted from a four-month investigation by the FBI and the New York Police Department (NYPD). Latin King Knowledge [SHORTENED] Seeing, perceiving and observation by all Kings, is the network of the Nation - the eyes of the Almighty Latin Kings Nation are everywhere. [49] Nelson Luis Millet, president and highest-ranking officer in the Connecticut Latin Kings, was sentenced to life in prison in January 1996. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. We had first heard of a possible linkage between some members of the FALN terrorist group and the Latin Kings back in 1990 when one cooperative member of the LKs claimed such a connection existed. This letter and many others were how Felipe was initially linked to three murders on the streets of New York; testimony from former Kings was used as further evidence of the orders. Fifteen Latin Kings leaders were imprisoned as a result. The last defendant pleaded guilty last week. Clearly, all evidence points to one thing: the officers were doing their job, and that meant they were a threat to the inside drug business of the Latin Kings. Then he secretly recorded him. Membership is estimated to be as large as 7,500, divided among several dozen tribes operating in 15 cities across five states. A lot of groups were formed, such as "Noble Knights" (who have ties to today's Latin Kings) or "Young Lords". Total expenses. The history of this gang is written in blood, with episodes so bizarre that they read like chapters from a pulp fiction novel. By March 2011, all nineteen defendants had either pleaded guilty or been convicted for the roles in a racketeering conspiracy. The GD in charge of the butcher shop, once offered the drugs and money to grind up the body parts, simply asked "who is in the bag". salus populi suprema lex esto. And while the Latin King's "initiation packet" espouses qualifications like morals, character, and cultural heritage as qualifications for prospective members (via the NYPD), entrance into the gang is often based on less altruistic notions. Then we got lucky. [56] By January 2016, all twenty-three members of the gang which operated in Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Broward counties had pleaded guilty to a variety of federal charges. [46], The evolution of the ALKQN has been viewed by outside sources as being assisted by the addition and greater role in which Queen Loki and Queen Vailor have played, exposing the ALKQN to a greater range of cross-class supporters than would have been possible prior to their integration. If this rule is broken, the member is first warned by having to do "50 push-ups or stand in push-up position for 10 or 20 minutes." The New King recognizes that the day of resurrection is here. Black represents death and gold represents life. According to theNYPD, no one is allowed to speak at meetings without a permission. Officers are supported by a "Crown Council" of the 5 Crowns Council members. From the "thinker" to "advisor" to protective positions, each "crown" represents a leadership position in the group's organizational structure that members look to for rules and regulations, a per the Sun Sentinel. If one shares internal information, one could get a "full body fledge," an act of standing against the wall, while other members hit for two minutes and 30 seconds. Lining up plans in Tustin? The largest Latino gang in Chicago, and perhaps in the United States, are the Latin King and Queen Nation. A king with many years of knowledge. or "Terminate On Sight" order, which allows any active Latin King to kill him on the spot. As the authors detail, this means that they must be employed or at least looking for work, they must attend a school, should show family responsibility, and be interested in Latino cultural history. [61] The gang's second-in-command, Vicente "Disciple Killer" (DK) Garcia, was sentenced to forty years in prison on related charges on February 11, 2013. 72.8 percent felt "there is hardly anything lower than a person who does not feel a great deal of love, gratitude, and respect for his/her mother", while only 57.5 percent felt the same way about father. 11.0 - Age first fired a pistol or revolver. The Latin Kings are known to beat, stab, or shoot members who have not conformed to the gang's rules of obedience, resulting in serious physical injury up to and including death. Gil was sentenced to life in prison. Latin King members must practice social responsibility Wikimedia Commons According to "The Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation," by David C. Brotherton and Luis Barrios, the gang promotes social responsibility. Our information comes from the 2nd in command (a Prince) of the gang at that time who is now a federal informant in the witness protection program. [66], Operation Dethrone was an investigation by the Western Massachusetts Gang Task Force, consisting of the FBI, the Chicopee Police Department, the Hampden County Sheriff's Department, the Holyoke Police Department, the Massachusetts State Police, the Springfield Police Department, and the West Springfield Police Department. The History of the Latin Kings begins in the 1920s or 1930s, but at this time they were known under a different name. one disobedient inmate member; consorting with a notorious terrorist group; and a high school riot over a Coca-Cola poster. Next. Keeping to themselves while incarcerated comes with a general distrust of the law. Columbia University Press, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Top Latin Kings gang leader sentenced to 60 years, Toronto woman faces deportation for gang ties. Search the history of over 797 billion That is for years. The almighty Latin king and queen nation: Street politics and the transformation of a New York City gang. The Latin Kings are members of the People Nation alliance of gangs , and are therefore opposed to the rival Folk Nation gang alliance. (Beat on sight) beating of undetermined length of time, Three minute physical three-minute beating by at least three members, Five minute physical five-minute beating by five members, This page was last edited on 10 February 2023, at 20:57. : Folk Nation aligned STGs, Crips, Latin Locos, Solidos, 20 Luv and Elm City Boys (ECB), Nation, Gangster Disciples, Black Gangster Disciples, La Raza, Imperial Gangsters, Maniac Latin Disciples, Satan Disciples and Spanish Cobras . The operation, dubbed Operation Crown, cost the city over one million dollars and took 19 months to complete. The constitution also prohibits other "unlawful" narcotics to be consumed or sold, likeanimal tranquilizer, glue, LSD or acid, heroin, and downers (via the Canadian Journal of Sociology). According to The Morning Call, an important part of their constitution states that members can sell crack but can't use it. The document has moved here. The next day after the burglary, the cops went postal on us. 9.9 - Age first "bullied" someone else in school. He was eventually transferred again and placed in general population, and has since been released. Unless a club violates a rule, Vesta is not responsible. What happened was that the leader "Baby King" was basically "disrespected" by an inmate known as Carlos Robles. When a member is absent for the fourth time without a valid excuse, they are discharged from the organization. The Council sets rules and regulations and holds disciplinary hearings. Besides that, if he goes to prisonand doesn't agree with how the gang is running inside, he can take them to task and have the freedom to get "the castle" in order. To further its efforts to legitimize, the organization began to hold monthly meetings (universals) at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in West Harlem. The various Latin King factions are generally well structured and organized in terms of criminal organization. The main focus of the Latin Kings is the control of drug trafficking and internal gang discipline both within the prison and in the community. Members are also not allowed to attend a meeting under the influence of anything that could disrupt its process. The Latin Kings gang has a variety of rituals that members must participate in, from celebrating specific holidays to various gang signs they use. The Celestial Chapter 23.0 - Age they expect to get legally married to someone. After the significant disruption of the Lawrence chapter in February 2004, information provided by cooperating defendants led to the significant disruption of the Springfield chapter in June 2005. No traces of the skin, bones, teeth, or blood of Carlos Robles were ever found. Did Carlos really escape one day before his parole? So the cops got the M-60 back, but not any of the hand grenades or the M16's. Latin Kings associating with New York State Bloodline chapter also identify themselves as the "Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation" (ALKQN). In the late 1970's the Latin Kings took down a national guard armory making away with a number of military weapons. The NYPD also notes that membersmust read and fully understand any literature provided by the executive crown members. [22], The hierarchy rises to regional officers and ultimately to two supreme regional "Incas" based in Chicago. 9.0 - Age first "bullied" by someone in school. However, Felipe continued to guide the ALKQN members, who now numbered about 2,000, both incarcerated and free. the almighty latin king nation is 360 degrees strong. From kissing a crown before the supreme leader to how they cross their arms is all regulated, the authors note. Contextual translation of "kings of knowledge" into Latin. The second warning is a one-minute of beating in front of everyone. The KMC faction is active in 41 U.S. states, and the Bloodline faction is active in 5 U.S. states. In Sanchez's case, he already collaborated with the Latin Kings in their retaliation against the rival Gaylords, thus already proving himself, as he recounts in his book. [101][102], Twenty-three members were arrested in the Barcelona metropolitan area by Mossos d'Esquadra on 10 June 2015, suspected of organized crime membership, drug trafficking, assault and extortion.[103]. We have collected dozens of these photo albums over the years, and literally thousands of such photos, usually paying a small fee to the LK member to acquire these artifacts. 21) A king will fast for 2 days, 24 times a year. He suggests that this makes "a potent mixture for troubled ghetto kids whose lives lacked structure and hope. The initials ALK, ALKN, ALKQN, ADR, LK, LKN. Several gangmembers were charged with assault and unlawful imprisonment, among other things. n/a. The year came to a close with Fernandez being arrested in December by the FBI for domestic abuse. If the member is found to be guilty of the violation at their Crown hearing, they may be subject to a range of penalties depending on the severity of the offense: L.A. Kaufman wrote in the February 2015 issue of New York Magazine that the Kings had a "unique mixture of intense discipline, revolutionary politics and a homemade religion called 'Kingism'". There are several ways to become a member of the group, but a new member must go through a proper initiation before gaining full membership. "[22], The Latin King colors are black and gold. Internal discipline is seen as a high priority, and violations of the principles of the group may result in documented suspension, termination, physical assault or death. One other was apprehended a month later after fleeing to New York. $3,292. The Almighty Latin King Nation is a American street gang founded in Chicago in 1940 and active mostly in Chicago.Latin King documents reveal a man by the name "Gino Gustavo Colon" (a.k.a. [42][43] According to the Manifesto, there are three stages or cycles of Nation life that constitute Kingism:[44], According to the Manifesto, "The New King no longer views the rival warrior as the cause of his ills; instead, he fights against the Anti-King System (social injustices and inequality)". Luis Rosa was one of 11 FALN members arrested in 1980 in Evanston, Illinois and later convicted. Attacked from behind with pipes and other weapons, Kush would die a day later, but was one of 30 officers on a "hit list" prepared by the Latin Kings (see: Jerry Thomas, "Gangs a Rising Threat to Prison Guards",Chicago Tribune, November 28, 1993). Typical member has an average of 16.8 prior arrests. A series of raids coinciding with the indictments led to the arrests of twenty-nine people in Cleveland on August 13, 2009. . [2] With the Latino community facing constant violence from Greek and Italian greaser gangs, the Imperials merged with various other Puerto Rican and Mexican street gangs to form the Latin Kings. This is a story of how ruthlessness one gang, the Latin Kings, can be in disciplining its own members. Members are not suppose to use drugs, they do sell and distribute drugs. The "cultural program" designation was bestowed through government sponsored programs to assist gangs with integration into society and is led by Latin Queen Melody, Erika Jaramillo. Num. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. Latin (lingua Latna, [la latina] or Latnum, [latin]) is a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European languages.Latin was originally a dialect spoken in the lower Tiber area (then known as Latium) around present-day Rome, but through the power of the Roman Republic it became the dominant language in the Italian region and subsequently . Consortium of Physicians From Latin America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Tustin, CA, which was founded in 1993 and most recently had $45,969 in revenue and no employees. As per San Antonio Express-News, prescribed punishment for violating rules include the "2 for 45" rule, where other group members beat a person for 45 seconds. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, Folkscanomy Politics: Political Systems, Government and Democratic Organization, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). I can die in peace, because we found the continuation. We got lucky in one of the photo albums when we found the photograph showing a group of Latin Kings posing in the yard of Stateville Penitentiary that included, guess who, Luis Rosa. Why did the Latin Kings target correctional officers? [44], While originally the Latin Kings are thought to be a male organization, it eventually began to absorb women and give them an equal share. On the six points I do swear Forever for life I do bare The pledge of honor to you from me The beloved King of all the Gs Your blood was spilled and tears were shed I remember this and what you said A G is a G and always a G I give you honor forever to you the King of me 4.10 G forever for always First it took about four years to bring the killers to trial. In the beginning of the 20th century a lot of Puerto Rican immigrants came to New York. Guide our thoughts with your righteousness. A substantial amount of documentation relating to the gang and its organization, as well as gang paraphernalia such as necklaces to denote rank within the gang, black and gold flags, neckscarves and rings, was also confiscated. [73] Japhet "King Japhet" Lopez, Kiele "King Forty" Lopez and Carlos "King Future" Rodriguez pleaded guilty to racketeering. II) THE CROWN Once a brother is crown, He shall carry himself with a respect that no one can reach. [65], The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) began investigating the Latin Kings' Maryland-based Royal Lion Tribe following the firebombing of a house in Rockville on January 8, 2008. The NYPD further notes that "members should never become involved in a physical relationship with another member's spouse." Furthermore, meetings are obligatory, and a member has to have a justified reason to be absent. [30], The Bloodline Manifesto was founded by Luis "King Blood" Felipe in 1986 in the New York State Collins Correctional Facility. The first week of March is known as King's Week or The Latin Kings Week of the Sun, which is the gang's annual anniversary celebration, and the last week in October is celebrated as the "Week of Blood" (via Gang Enforcement). The whole Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (ALKQN)gang is divided on national, state, and local levels, and each state is led by a state representative, monitoring these smaller divisions (via San Antonio Express-News). 8.8 - Age first heard anything about "gangs". [46], The Latin Queen agenda is composed of self-respect, independence, family support, ethnic identity and self-empowerment. [77], In December 2011, thirteen Latin Kings members were indicted by a federal grand jury in Greensboro for conspiring to participate in a racketeering enterprise. Let us share some information from middle-management leaders of the Latin Kings who were in fact in this same penitentiary and were directly knowledgeable of the Kush assassination: "Kush was the type of officer who came to work to do his job, he was young. a stronghold (or refuge) in difficulties. [citation needed], The Latin Kings have a hierarchical organizational structure. However, at odds with such practices is the gang's constitutional rule that vandalism such as graffiti is "strongly discouraged" likely due to their claims as a legitimate organization, as noted by the NYPD. As an Almighty Latin King Nation under one sun protected by your love and guidance we bring our right fist upon our heart for sincerity, love, wisdom, strength, knowledge and understanding; three hundred-sixty degrees of strong King wisdom. Also, they can only smoke weed during certain hours. Latin Kings meet at one of the headquarters of the gangs in Bushwick, monthly meeting often take place at parks or abandoned houses. The Chapter . According to theCanadian Journal of Sociology, the Latin Kings group developed between 1940-1960 in Chicago, Illinois, as a community to help lessen the impact of immigration. Their colors are Black and Gold (yellow is use in place of gold). Latin Kings believe Once a King, always a King and subscribe to an all for one mentality. They proceeded to use their homemade weapons. [31] For the ALKQN, 1997 began with Felipe being sentenced to 250 years in prison, with the first 45 to be spent in solitary confinement. Between June 1993 and February 1994, seven Latin Kings were murdered. 64.8 percent have been "violated" by their own gang. Other important trends found among members of the LK gang are as follows: Most confirmed that their gang has written rules and that their gang has adult leaders who have been in the gang for a very long time, and that their gang holds regular meetings, that their gang has a treasury, and that their gang has existed for about 20 years. The gang also discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation through strict rules about homosexuality: "Any member that participates in homosexual activities will be suspended from the Nation pending an investigation by the Chapter Crown Council," as per the NYPD. This type of serious activity must be "approved" of by the top gang leaders. One retired detective said in 2004: "When you compare them to other street gangs like the Bloods and the Crips, none compare to the organization of the Latin Kings. LATIN KING CONNECTION TO F.A.L.N. After building a RICO case against the gang, the ATF and local police arrested eighteen members during a series of coordinated raids on November 19, 2009. [70], A year-long investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) known as Operation Wild Kingdom culminated in the arrests of twenty-six Latin Kings members and associates on federal narcotics and firearms trafficking charges during a series of arrests carried out across the Twin Cities area on March 7, 2006. Over half of the arrested were charged with misdemeanors; other were charged with weapons possession and drug trafficking. $60,843. The Latin Kings are the largest Hispanic gang and are united under one leader. Uploaded by Graffiti serves as an important part of communication between Latin King gang members, as well as rivals. I know, my brother still has one of them.". King Blood) fled to New York. 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