Nevada Court Declares Hells Angels Criminal Gang

The Nevada Supreme Court has officially designated the Hells Angels as a criminal gang under state law, allowing for the continuation of a court case related to a freeway shooting that occurred on May 29, 2022, in Henderson. This incident, which left seven individuals injured, reportedly involved a confrontation between the Hells Angels and the rival Vagos gang, potentially linked to a prior murder case in California. Initially, charges against Hells Angels members, including their president Richard Devries, were dismissed by a lower court due to insufficient evidence; however, the Supreme Court found ample evidence to support the gang designation. Justice Kristina Pickering noted that expert testimony and records of criminal convictions among Hells Angels members justified their classification as a criminal gang. While a hearing in the case has not yet been scheduled, this ruling marks a significant advance for prosecutors aiming to hold the group accountable under gang-related statutes.