In a first-of-its-kind verdict Friday, a federal jury ruled the Mongols motorcycle gang should be stripped of its trademarked logo. The jury in U.S. District Court in Santa Ana, Calif., previously found the Mongol Nation guilty of racketeering and conspiracy. “The Mongols are a notorious criminal organization whose members regularly engage in violent acts against law enforcement officers, rival gangs and members of the public,” U.S. Attorney Nick Hanna said. Gang members were "empowered by these symbols that they wear like armor," Assistant U.S. Attorney Steve Welk said. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe Mongols were formed in the 1960s in a Los Angeles suburb.

Source: Fox News January 12, 2019 09:45 UTC