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Podcast: Holdin’ Court Podcast
Episode: Melvin Farmer Talks Raymond Washington, Charleston White, Early Life Gangbanging, Time In Prison, And Work In Legislation.
Description: Melvin Farmer is one of the co-founders of the street gang Eight Trey Gangsta Crips that was formed in the 70's in the South Central Los Angeles. Melvin was good friend with Crip founder Raymond Washington and notorious Crip member Stanley "Tookie" Williams who was convicted for a quadruple homicide and ultimately executed by the State of California. Melvin Farmer has been arrested over 60 times and after lengthy prison stints he began working in the community to curb gang violence and help write legislation that would help 3 strike offenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...