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local4 months ago•7 min saved

Chicago residents express concerns over federal troop deployment and immigration raids

Residents of Chicago's O Block, a neighborhood with a history of violence, oppose the deployment of the National Guard by President Trump, emphasizing community-led efforts and local initiatives to improve safety. Despite Trump's threats to send federal troops to address crime, most residents and local leaders believe that sustainable change requires community engagement and resources rather than military intervention.

via WBEZ Chicago|

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local4 months ago•8 min saved

Chicago Residents Oppose National Guard Deployment Amid Rising Violence

Residents of Chicago's O Block, a neighborhood known for violence, oppose President Trump's proposal to send the National Guard to address crime, emphasizing community-led efforts and the importance of addressing root causes like lack of opportunities. Despite a citywide decline in violence, residents and local leaders believe that federal troops are unnecessary and potentially harmful, advocating for sustainable community programs instead.

via Chicago Sun-Times|

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crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Verdict Reached: O-Block Gang Members Convicted in FBG Duck Murder Trial"

A federal jury has found six alleged O-Block street gang members guilty in the 2020 fatal shooting of rapper FBG Duck, who was killed while shopping for his son's birthday. The gang members were charged with committing murder in aid of racketeering and conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering. Prosecutors stated that the shooting was a result of a feud between the Gangster Disciples and the Black Disciples factions. Surveillance footage and evidence found in a car used in the shooting implicated the defendants.

via FOX 32 Chicago|

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crime2 years ago•4 min saved

"Verdict Reached: Gang Members Convicted in FBG Duck Murder Case"

Six purported gang members associated with O-Block were found guilty of the 2020 murder of rapper FBG Duck in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood. The jury convicted them of murder in furtherance of a racketeering scheme, with a mandatory life sentence for the conviction. The killing was part of a long-standing conflict between factions of the Black Disciples and Gangster Disciples on the South Side. The defendants were accused of traveling to the Gold Coast neighborhood and carrying out the shooting before driving off. The sentencing hearings are expected in August and September.

via Chicago Tribune|

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