On April 27, 2009, a number of people were arrested in Rochester, New York and charged under the RICO statute for alleged crimes.

Those arrested are facing long prison sentences under the RICO law, including 10 - 20 years to LIFE.

THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY.

There is no such organization/enterprise as the ‘Chain Gang or ‘Wolf Pack’ gang, and no factual basis or foundation to support racketeering charges; as a result, the use of the RICO statute is unfounded and unconstitutional.

Let's come together to fight for a fair criminal justice system.

WHEN: 6 PM, Thursday June 4th

WHERE: Parsells Avenue Community Church —- 345 Parsells Avenue (corner of Parsells and Denver)

WHAT THE POLICE AND NEWS MEDIA REPORTED:

• FALSE: Those arrested were members of a gang/enterprise called the ‘Chain Gang’ or ‘Wolf Pack’ gang.
• FALSE: 24 people were arrested
• FALSE: 20 firearms were confiscated when the police executed 7 search warrants

THE CHARGES:

Those arrested, including teens, were ALL charged under the RICO statute. The RICO law was established in 1970 to address organized crime activity perpetuated by the MAFIA.

Convictions under the RICO law carries prison sentences of 10-20 years to life in prison.

THE TRUTH

Distorted police and news media reporting was filled with misinformed, libelous and conflicting information. To set the record straight:

• TRUE: There is no such organization/enterprise as the ‘Chain Gang or ‘Wolf Pack’ gang, and no factual basis or foundation to support racketeering charges; as a result, the use of the RICO statute is unfounded and unconstitutional.
• TRUE: Some of the 24 people reported to be arrested on April 27, 2009 were NOT arrested on that date.
• TRUE: Many of the firearms reportedly confiscated as a result of warrants served on April 27, 2009, were already in police possession before that date.
• TRUE: Due to intimidation and threats of long prison sentences under the RICO law, including 10-20 years to LIFE, at least one person still in custody is reportedly suicidal; yet no precautions have been taken to protect him.
• TRUE: Despite charges of an organized, criminal enterprise, all charged are dependent upon court-appointed lawyers or public defenders.