Alleged North Texas gang member given life sentence as part of federal crackdown, authorities say

  • Nearly two dozen alleged gang members based in North Texas are facing federal charges for drug and violent crimes, with one defendant receiving a life sentence for murder.

Nearly two dozen alleged gang members based in North Texas are on the hook for federal charges including drug and violent crimes and racketeering.

This week saw the most serious sentencing so far of one of these reported conspirators, a life sentence given to a defendant accused of murder.

Chauncey Ross, a 22-year-old resident of Arlington, was given his life sentence by United States District Judge Mark T. Pittman of the Northern District of Texas according to United States Attorney for the Northern District Ryan Raybould in a press release…

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