There isn’t just one type of Bandido.
That much became clear over the past two weeks as 14 current and former members of the Bandido and Mascareros motorcycle gangs appeared in federal courtrooms in Houston, where judges decided whether they would be detained for the foreseeable future.
The detention hearings offered a glimpse into the mysterious and often cryptic world of criminal motorcycle gangs, which authorities say operate under a strict set of bylaws and follow a paramilitary structure that demands obedience to orders.
The lengthy hearings also confirmed that members of such gangs don’t all fit a single mold. At least four of the defendants have military backgrounds, including a former Marine who served overseas at least ten times, according to his attorney. While some have extensive criminal histories, others have maintained clean records. Additionally, one former Bandido has publicly expressed remorse for his affiliation with the group. All have pleaded not guilty.
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