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Clansman Gang Trial | Defendant suggested gang go into cocaine to help with financial woes

One of the alleged members of the Clansman-One Don Gang had asked the reputed leader to invest in cocaine to generate funds to help the gang overcome its financial challenges. "Mi ah tell yuh dawg jus two ah wi fi know, lift up an build up di...

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