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Part 1: George Christie on Differences Between Hells Angels & Italian Mafia
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George Christie, former Hells Angels leader, opened up about his connection to Stanley “Tookie” Williams, one of the Crips’ founders, and why he chose not to reach out to then-Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to halt Tookie’s execution. Christie revealed that on the night Williams was executed, he was with several rappers tied to Tookie at his home, hoping Schwarzenegger would stay the execution. Despite knowing Schwarzenegger personally from his acting days, Christie refrained from contacting him due to concerns about a sensitive photo linking them that might have jeopardized Schwarzenegger’s gubernatorial campaign. Christie also addressed accusations of racism against the Hells Angels, emphasizing their historical adherence to prison color lines rather than racial prejudice. Reflecting on the club’s origins, he noted its beginnings among military veterans bonding over shared struggles, highlighting complex social dynamics beyond simplistic labels.
