Second big RICO trial underway for Highs street gang in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS — Violent crime in North Minneapolis has fallen to pre-pandemic levels, and law enforcement leaders say a focus on Minneapolis street gangs is a big reason why.

The second major RICO trial is underway, with three defendants — Dantrell Johnson, Gregory Hamilton, and Keon Pruitt — charged with the conspiracy law that was used to take down the mafia.

The first trial resulted in guilty verdicts across the board…

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