The face-painting Juggalos hardcore fans of the hardcore hip-hop duo Insane Clown Posse, were identified as a potentially dangerous gang in a new FBI “Threat Assessment Report.†Hit the jump to read the rest of the story.
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The music fans, who sport the same bizarre black and white greasepaint as their musical heroes, were lumped in with the Latin Kings, Crips and Gangster Disciples as “criminal threats.â€
“The Juggalos, a loosely organized hybrid gang, are rapidly expanding into many US communities,†according to the FBI report.
“Although recognized as a gang in only four states, many Juggalos subsets exhibit gang-like behavior and engage in criminal activity and violence.â€
The report indicates that the most prevalent Juggalo crimes are simple assault, personal drug use and possession, petty theft and vandalism.
The report also included a picture of a Juggalo in full clown-faced makeup pointing a pistol at the camera. And its cites a January 2010 incident where two Juggalos were accused of beating and robbing a homeless man
The Juggalos responded by insisting they were no more threatening that your typical Deadhead.
“This is unfair!†wrote one Juggalo in an internet post urging his pals to sign a petition. “The Juggalo lifestyle has saved more lives than it hasn’t! Let’s see you gangsters say that!â€
More than 400 fans of the band signed the online petition urging the FBI to drop their status as gangbangers.
An e-mail sent to the band Wednesday for comment was not immediately returned.
