![]() ![]() Its members, prospects or potential members, and associates of the prison gang preserve and protect the territory and profits of their illegal enterprise through the use of intimidation, violence, threats of violence, assaults and murders. The Texas Syndicate, one of the dominant prison gang in the state of Texas, originated during the 1970s and operates inside and outside jail and prison facilities as a criminal enterprise with the purpose of enriching the members and associates of the gang through the distribution of narcotics and robberies, according to the indictment. The remaining defendants are scheduled to be sentenced in November 2009. Each will serve his sentence without possibility of parole. Jesus Galvan Jr., aka Jesse or Peanut, and Roberto Garza, aka Flaco, both received sentences of 12 years each, while Michael Almaraz, aka Little Mike, and Robbie Lee Danas, aka Sleepy, were sentenced to 10 years and more than seven years of imprisonment, respectively. ![]() Michael Thaman, aka Mikeo, received 17 1/2 years, while James Kessler was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Francisco Nuncio Jr., aka Frank or Butcher, and Roberto Ybarra, aka Little Rob, were both sentenced to 20 years. ![]() Willie Valdez, aka Jacker, was sentenced to 27 years' imprisonment, while Rene Gonzales Jr., aka Slick or Amor Slick, and Johnny Perez Jr., aka Payaso or Ki Ki each received 22 year-terms. “This prosecution represents the continuing cooperative law enforcement efforts in this district to combat this activity and stop the violence of violent street and prison gangs.” “This gang was a violent group and its activities impacted not only the prisons in which their base of power resides but also our communities,” said Johnson. Fourteen of the defendants were charged with conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization (RICO) statute. The sentences represent the first waive of hearings scheduled for the group after an 11-count indictment was returned in February 2007 charging 17 Houston area men with various murders, armed robberies and drug trafficking committed to gain or maintain entrance or increase their positions with the Texas Syndicate prison gang. It does not store any personal data.HOUSTON-Ten members and associates of a notorious street/prison gang have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms over the course of the last two weeks, United States Attorney Tim Johnson announced today. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. ![]()
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