gang member

Example Sentences

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Sullivan said his son was "not a gang member", but a "groovy 21-year-old who loved movies and making films".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

It attempted to justify his deportation by tarring him as a gang member, an accusation that was based on comically flimsy evidence and which the government never tried to escalate to proving in court.

From Slate • Aug. 27, 2025

“The mother of the 15-year-old, who is cousins with the alleged MS-13 gang member, was on the scene and worked with Border Patrol,” a statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025

Asked twice to clarify whether the alleged gang member and narcotics trafficker were the same person, Homeland Security officials did not respond.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025

"Possibly a gang member, say police, though his family has come forward to refute that claim. It seems there are more questions than answers in this story, Carl."

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon