| TTiger |
04-12-2008 08:16 PM |
Because of a connection with gang violence, many younger members of the subculture are prohibited from wearing ICP paraphernalia while at school. There have been numerous incidents with Juggalos committing violent acts, though there is no independent evidence linking music with violence or crime.[4] As the public face of the Juggalo subculture, Psychopathic Records and Insane Clown Posse have repeatedly denounced violence within the fandom. Much of the crimes including murders have also been noted by Alex Abiss (Former CEO of Psychopathic Records) as being just crazy individuals finding an excuse for the actions.
* On February 1, 2006, alleged Juggalo Jacob Robida engaged in a series of hatchet attacks and a shooting spree which left three dead, including himself and a police officer. ICP has released a statement in which they revile Robida's actions and extended their condolences to the families of his victims.
* Between June 18 and June 20 2006, more attacks involving Juggalos, some wearing the clown makeup, were reported by the Seattle Times.[5]. The attacks left nearly two dozen injured. The group, armed with a machete, attacked, robbed, and threatened to decapitate visitors to Fort Steilacoom Park in Tacoma, Washington, shouting "Whoot! Whoot! Juggalo!" Seven suspects have been arrested, and three have been charged with assault and robbery.[6]
* In February of 2007 Colorado teenager Bryan Grove, who identified himself as a juggalo, stabbed his girlfriend's mother to death and was arrested. His girlfriend Tess Damm, also a juggalo, and two of their friends have also been arrested in connection to the murder.[7]
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