NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors announced a sweeping indictment against the Bloods street gang and its female counterpart, vowing to dismantle "the most entrenched street gang in New York City."
The racketeering indictment in U.S. District Court in Manhattan charged 15 members and associates of the United Blood Nation and Bloodettes gangs, including the alleged leaders, with conspiracy to murder, attempted murder, extortion and robbery, among other charges.
U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White said Tuesday that the indictment will go a long way toward eradicating the gangs' influence in New York City. Prosecutors said the gang is separate from the Bloods on the West Coast.
The 31-count indictment names Omar Portee as the alleged Bloods leader and Paulette McCartha as the alleged leader of the female gang.