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May 5, 2009

Numero Uno Founder George Torres Guilty of 55 Felonies

By Ciaran McEvoy Daily Journal Staff Writer LOS ANGELES - In a big victory for federal prosecutors whose case seemed in jeopardy at times, a jury on April 20 found South Los Angeles-based grocery chain owner George Torres guilty of 55 felonies, including racketeering.

By Ciaran McEvoy

Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - In a big victory for federal prosecutors whose case seemed in jeopardy at times, a jury on April 20 found South Los Angeles-based grocery chain owner George Torres guilty of 55 felonies, including racketeering.

The jury found that Torres, who started the Numero Uno market chain, furthered his criminal enterprise by ordering the 1994 murder of gang member Jose "Shorty" Maldonado, harborin...

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