US roars over takedown of biker gang leader

WASHINGTON — A US jury has convicted the national leader of the Outlaws biker gang and three others of taking part in a violent criminal group, in a blow meant to idle the motorcyclists' crimes.
"Today's conviction of the Outlaws' national president strikes a crippling blow to his violent motorcycle gang," said US Attorney Neil MacBride in neighboring Virginia.
"Riding a Harley (Davidson) doesn't make you a criminal -- but you cross the line when your motorcycle gang engages in violent criminal activity as a way of doing business," he said.
Prosecutors presented evidence at trial showing that the Outlaws planned multiple acts of violence against rival motorcycle gangs.
A federal jury in the Eastern District of Virginia convicted Jack Rosga, alias "Milwaukee Jack," 53, of conspiring to engage in racketeering activities and conspiring to commit violence in aid of racketeering.
The national president of the Outlaws, Rosga faces up to 20 years in prison for the racketeering charge and a maximum of three years in prison for the violence charge.
Assistant Attorney General Lanny Breuer added that "we are committed to bringing significant prosecutions against the leaders of the country's most notorious and violent groups."

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