Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Aug 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
OC gang members get life for Mexican Mafia murder
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Three Orange County gang members sentenced to life for murder in aid of racketeering tied to the Mexican Mafia leader.
WHO: Mike Escobar (“Risky”), James Mendez (“Buck”), and Kevin Trejo (“Minor”)
WHAT: Sentenced to life in prison for murder in aid of racketeering tied to the Mexican Mafia
WHEN: Aug 6, 2026 at 9:46 PM ET
WHERE: Orange County, California
WHY: They killed a rival gang member on behalf of a Mexican Mafia leader while carrying out racketeering-related gang activity.
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