Alleged Crips argue ‘umbrella’ tactic unfair | Crime News - The News Tribune: "criminal conspiracy case against alleged members of the Hilltop Crips street gang withstood assaults from the defendants’ attorneys Thursday.
Defense attorneys had asked Pierce County Superior Court Judge Thomas Felnagle to dismiss the conspiracy charge – the crux of the case against the remaining two dozen suspected gang members.
Felnagle declined to do that but scheduled another hearing for May 21, during which prosecutors and defense attorneys again will argue over the validity of the charge.
Each of the 25 defendants is charged with conspiracy to commit 13 crimes. Most also are charged with a range of other crimes."
Defense attorneys had asked Pierce County Superior Court Judge Thomas Felnagle to dismiss the conspiracy charge – the crux of the case against the remaining two dozen suspected gang members.
Felnagle declined to do that but scheduled another hearing for May 21, during which prosecutors and defense attorneys again will argue over the validity of the charge.
Each of the 25 defendants is charged with conspiracy to commit 13 crimes. Most also are charged with a range of other crimes."
