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FBI agents have conducted a major sweep in Little Village this morning, arresting almost 40 gang members, in an effort to put the kibosh on a major drug ring and gang violence. The gang members are all reportedly Latin Kings. A press conference is scheduled for later this afternoon in which it's likely major drug charges will be announced. The sweep follows this summer's conviction of Latin King leader Fernando King.

Today, a federal jury convicted Fernando King, the "chief operating officer" of the Chicago Latin Kings street gang, of drug conspiracy and attempted cocaine distribution. King, also referred to as the "supreme Inca," is the reputed number two in the Latin King chain of command. King has been in custody since December 2006 and is scheduled to be sentenced December 3. He faces a minimum of 20 years in prison. The jury caused a bit of stir because the note they handed the judge with their verdict also expressed concern for their own "security and safety," causing the defense to motion for a mistrial which was denied by the judge.

After court, King's lawyer, Joseph Lopez, said the note raised concerns that the jury may have been influenced by evidence that wasn't part of the trial.

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