Members of The Mongols biker gang arrested, logo challenged, in six-state sweep

The World

Federal and local police have arrested dozens of members of “The Mongols,” a motorcycle gang, on racketeering charges. The gang operates in southern California and five other states. In an odd twist, what may be the biggest blow to the gang’s activities is an attempt by the feds to seize control of the Mongols’ trademarked logo, a ponytailed, Genghis Khan-like figure riding a chopper.

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