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TYLER \u2013 An East Texas man was given a life sentence on Tuesday after being found guilty of street gang activity in connection to the murder of Brandon Edwards. According to our news partner KETK, Kevin Dale Higgins, 58, was sentenced for his role as president of the Ugly Man Cossacks gang. He was arrested in April for allegedly giving orders to an \u201coutlaw motorcycle gang\u201d that led to the death of Edwards in May 2020.<\/p>\n
Edwards was identified as a Sergeant at Arms of a local 1%er Cossacks an \u201coutlaw motorcycle gang chapter.\u201d According to the affidavit, the rivalry between the gangs stemmed in part, from \u201ceach \u2018club\u2019 claiming to be the \u2018real Cossacks.’\u201d<\/p>\n
Chad Crowell, who was also arrested in April 2024 for his involvement in Edward\u2019s death, is awaiting is trail that is set for March 31.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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