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Reputed Latin Kings leader pleads guilty in 3 Newburgh slayings

Originally published: January 23, 2013 7:38 AM
Updated: January 23, 2013 9:32 AM
By NEWSDAY.COM

A Newburgh city police vehicle. (June 18, 2012)

Photo credit: Leslie Barbaro | A Newburgh city police vehicle. (June 18, 2012)

A Newburgh Latin Kings leader pleaded guilty Tuesday, one day before his murder trial was set to begin in federal court.

Jose "King Gordo" Lagos, 23, admitted to murder in connection with a drug crime for the 2010 slaying of John Maldonado, a 20-year-old aspiring gang member, the U.S. Attorney's office announced. He also pleaded guilty to using, carrying and discharging a firearm during and...

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