Gangster Disciples

Federal cases describe a structured national gang with Chicago roots. The 2019 convictions covered racketeering, shootings and cocaine trafficking; a 2025 appellate opinion describes the organization’s history and state-level reach. Case findings and dated membership estimates remain separate.

Evidence as of 2025-10-23

Sources

1. United States v. Green and Chambers: history, structure and operations (pp. 3-4) — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; 2025-10-23
2. Three Gangster Disciples Leaders Convicted of Racketeering Conspiracy, Attempted Murder and Other Crimes — U.S. Department of Justice; 2019-10-08
3. Attorney General report, Appendix B: national gang profiles (historical) — National Drug Intelligence Center; 2008-04

Historical and attributed reference. A source mention is not proof of current activity.