Trial may be delayed for 14 members of biker gang facing criminal charges

DAYTON — Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story indicated the trial has been delayed. An official ruling on delaying the trial has not been issued at this time.

A new court filing is signaling that the trial involving more than a dozen members of what federal prosecutors are calling a violent biker gang may be pushed back.

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As News Center 7 previously reported, law enforcement arrested 14 suspected members of the Dayton Chapter of the Thug Riders Motorcycle Club after years of investigating.

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The gang is accused of working together to make money off organized crime and of committing violent crimes like shootings and assaults, as well as a car bombing, to support their illegal business and intimidate others.

A joint status report filed in federal court shows prosecutors saying all parties will need more time to prepare.

“It appears that the present September 30, 2024, trial date will require adjustment in order to afford all parties adequate time to fully prepare for all pretrial and trial proceedings,” prosecutors said in court documents.

Prosecutors noted that the competency examination of one of the defendants, Brandon Fisher, is still pending.

A decision from the judge has not been filed yet.

We will continue to follow this story.

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