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Prosecutors allege members of the Pomona 12th Street gang extorted a businessman with threats and vandalism, forcing him to make monthly payments.

Earlier this year, a reputed Mexican Mafia member from Pomona was convicted of racketeering. Authorities said he oversaw gangs in his hometown from a state prison cell.

Two men charged with extorting the Pomona business owner have pleaded not guilty and are being held on $2 million bail.

On the witness stand of a Pomona courtroom, the business owner told a bizarre and terrifying story.

In July 2024, two men walked into his office holding guns, he testified with the help of a Mandarin interpreter. Pointing their weapons at his chest, th

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