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BALTIMORE (AP) — The star of the notorious "Stop Snitching" DVDs that came to symbolize Baltimore's culture of witness intimidation is facing up to 20 years in prison following his conviction on racketeering charges. Find Us On Facebook
Ronnie Thomas, 36, of Baltimore was convicted Thursday in U.S. District Court along with Sherman Pride, 35, of Salisbury, the U.S. Attorney's office said.
Prosecutors said the two were members of the Tree Top Pirus gang, which was responsible for murder, drug trafficking and robbery, and face a maximum of 20 years for racketeering. Pride also faces life for drug conspiracy. Thomas appeared...
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Consequences of Free Speech - 2010-02-02 06:43:53
One of the things a lot of people get wrong about the Freedom of Speech protections we have are that they believe we can just say anything we want WITHOUT REPERCUSSIONS. Howvever that is not the case where the speech are threats, inciting violence or "hate speech". Well this guy is finding out the truth.
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stupid - 2010-01-30 14:22:03
He was "merely playing a role" and Stop Snitching is a political commentary????? Are these scumbag defense attorneys so blinded by greed and money that that is how they truly see the world??? I am at a loss for words on that one.
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