Charges and indictments are allegations. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

Federal prosecutors have charged eight alleged gang members in violent-crime cases centered in North Texas and Illinois.

Charging documents described by the U.S. Attorney's Office allege kidnappings that resulted in death, racketeering involving murder and firearms offenses.

Crime Current is excluding the political commentary surrounding the announcement and reporting only the criminal allegations and case status. No defendant has been convicted in this matter.