NORFOLK A leader of a violent faction of the Bloods street gang walked into federal court Monday facing a minimum of 50 years under federal guidelines, which are only advisory. Dearnta Lavon Thomas walked out in handcuffs with a 15-year prison term after a judge found that handing down the recommended minimum would be “absolutely unconscionable” given Thomas’ background. read more

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