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DOJ Charges 23 Puerto Rico Gang, 14 Face Death Penalty

5/22/2026

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The Department of Justice charged 23 La Familia Nunca Muere members in Puerto Rico on May 12 with racketeering.
The indictment alleges the gang used murder, drug trafficking and firearms violations to maintain control, and notes that fourteen defendants face the death penalty if convicted.
U.S. Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow said the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) charges aim to dismantle violent gangs.

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The Department of Justice charged 23 La Familia Nunca Muere members in Puerto Rico on May 12 with racketeering.
The indictment alleges the gang used murder, drug trafficking and firearms violations to maintain control, and notes that fourteen defendants face the death penalty if convicted.
U.S. Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow said the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) charges aim to dismantle violent gangs.