Ruben Cavazos

The former national president of the notorious Mongols motorcycle gang has pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy charge in a case that accused other members of murder, drug trafficking and violent attacks. Prosecutors revealed January's guilty plea by Ruben "Doc" Cavazos in court papers filed on June 29. He could face up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced in February. A phone message left with Cavazos' attorney Angel Navarro was not immediately returned Tuesday. Cavazos and other Mongol leaders directed members to engage in murders, extortion, robberies and drug trafficking to "promote and further the activities of the Mongols gang," according ... Read Full Story

A federal judge has denied a motion by The Associated Press to unseal all plea agreements in a case where dozens of Mongol motorcycle gang members were indicted. U.S. District Judge Florence-Marie Cooper says she agreed with the news outlet that some of the plea agreements should be made public. However, she was concerned about the safety of the defendants and their families, given the nature of the charges. Cooper said Tuesday that six of the 25 agreements filed so far remain sealed. One of those belongs to former Mongol national president Ruben "Doc" Cavazos, who pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy charge in ... Read Full Story

The mayor is threatening to permanently shut down a motel to keep the Mongols motorcycle club from holding its annual meeting in the Antelope Valley town this weekend. Mayor R. Rex Parris this week called the Mongols "domestic terrorists." Law enforcement agencies say they're a biker gang with some members involved in violent crime and drugs. Parris told the City Council on Tuesday that he'll close the Desert Inn rather than allow it to honor a $16,000 contract to provide space and rooms for up to 300 Mongols this weekend. But a Mongols attorney says members have a right to associate and will sue ... Read Full Story

The former national president of the Mongols motorcycle gang has pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy charge in a case that accused some members of drug trafficking, murder and violent attacks. Prosecutors revealed the guilty plea of Ruben "Doc" Cavazos in court papers filed last month. He could face up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced in February. A phone message left with Cavazos' attorney Angel Navarro was not immediately returned Tuesday. Prosecutors say Cavazos and other Mongol leaders directed members to engage in murders, extortion, robberies and drug trafficking to bolster the group. Some of the 79 members indicted have ... Read Full Story

Former Mongols leader pleads guilty in fed case By GREG RISLING – 2 days ago LOS ANGELES (AP) — The former national president of the notorious Mongols motorcycle gang has pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy charge in a case that accused other members of murder, drug trafficking and violent attacks. Prosecutors revealed January's guilty plea by Ruben "Doc" Cavazos in court papers filed on June 29. He could face up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced in February. A phone message left with Cavazos' attorney Angel Navarro was not immediately returned Tuesday. Cavazos and other Mongol leaders directed members to ... Read Full Story