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The Gangster Disciple Nation (often abbreviated as the GD's; formally, GDN), also known as Growth & Development, is an African American street and prison gang founded by former rivals David Barksdale and Larry Hoover; in 1968, the two came together to form the Black Gangster Disciple Nation (BGDN).
7 gru 2015 · The 16 Laws of the Gangster Disciples are the rules and principles that were handed down by the organization’s founder Larry Hoover through memoranda while he was imprisoned. They are intended to guide the behavior and beliefs of the Gangster Disciples, who were also known as the Black Gangster Disciples and the Black Gangster Disciple Nation.
An evaluation of the impact of the federal prosecution against the Gangster Disciple street gang in Chicago, Illinois.
The Gangster Disciples have a total of 16 laws that all members must follow. These laws are designed to maintain order and discipline within the gang. Each law is numbered and has a specific purpose.
A war between the Gangster Disciples and Black Disciples continues although both gangs are influential in their southside neighborhoods. The Gangster Disciples continue to be a major force within Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and other states prison systems.
In providing information on the GD, this article addresses recent Federal indictments and ongoing investigation, thumbnail sketches of gang leaders, an organization chart, a historical overview of the gang constitution, political and social service fronts, the use of religion, and media strategies.
22 sty 2021 · The gang strictly enforces rules for its members, the most important of which is “Silence and Secrecy” – a prohibition on cooperating with law enforcement. Violations of the rule are punishable by death. Evidence at trial showed that the Gangster Disciples were responsible for 24 shootings from 2011 through 2015, including 12 murders.
