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The Aryan Brotherhood began in the 1960’s in the California prison system as a means of protecting white inmates from other prison gangs. Through the years, however, the group expanded into the federal prison system and became less interested in protection than in more profitable activities such as drug dealing and extortion, activities frequently pursued by violent means.
To understand the murder, the jury had to know something of the Aryan Brotherhood’s background and operations. Consequently, some of the government’s evidence focused on the Aryan Brotherhood’s general activities, including its evolution into a prison gang bent on drug running and extortion, and its means of controlling and disciplining its members and associates, means that included in some cases murder.
United States v. William K. Mckinney. 954 F.2d 471 (7th Cir. 1992). US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit – 954 F.2d 471 (7th Cir. 1992). Argued June 4, 1991. Decided Jan. 22, 1992. Rehearing and Rehearing En Banc. Denied May 1, 1992
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