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Rising Gang Violence Sparks 80% of US Crime

Groups increase presence on web, school campuses

By Wesley Oliver, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 31, 2009 6:34 PM CST

(Newser) – Growing by the year, US gangs boast about 1 million members and are responsible for up to 80% of crimes across the country, a new federal report says. Law enforcement crackdowns have helped, but gangs remain resistant. "They evolve and adapt,” said an... Read full story »

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