Hells Angels Associate Sentenced For Organizing Gang Beating

HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – A Connecticut man associated with the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for orchestrating the vicious gang beating of an extortion victim.
The Hartford Courant reports Howard Hammer, of New Milford, has pleaded guilty to extortion. The 45-year-old has refused to identify those involved in the assault.
Records show the Bridgeport chapter of the Hells Angels is suspected in carrying out the assault.
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