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Yesterday, I reported that rapper Bizzy Bone was beaten and robbed. The man taken into custody is on his way to meeting his fate. Keep reading to see exactly what that means.
Marlo Jones the prime suspect in this robbery, has been charged with felonies. One felony count robbery and one felony count of first degree burgulary. Again the kicker here is that Jones, is known for his work in the anti gang and violence program in Los Angeles called, Unity One. However, prosecuters are saying that Jones did this in order to further ties with the Grape Street Crips, a major gang in South Los Angeles. Also, reports state that Jones has a serious criminal record including: robbery, cocaine possession, etc. He is currently on probation for one felony count of spousal abuse. He is still being held on bail, which was reduced to $300, 000. If he is convicted of the charges, he faces up to 28 years in state prison. There has been no word on the other involved suspects. I'll keep you posted with updates.
Ok, so I know that these organizations don't like to exclude people due to their wrong doings or whatever. Unity One was founded by a former gang member, so it would go against what they stand for. But how the hell do you let a man on probation for ABUSING his WIFE work to bring peace in your community?! I mean really is L.A. that hard up for people willing to work for peace that they will allow such a person into Unity One. They know better, his a** should have been gone when he got his abuse charges. And did they not know he was still messing with the Crips? I mean those gangs are not the most discreet individuals in the world, they have some very proud and vocal members. It sucks that Bizzy got robbed and beat but I think that we really need to take into account the other situation too. I watched a lot of documentaries about L.A. recently and the gang problem is no joke. They really do need help cleaning up the area and if the freaking peace groups are corrupt, where is the hope?! Should we just throw everybody a color and say to hell with it or what. I'm gone need Unity One to get it together for real. This is just crazy and very discouraging. -MinM
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