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So far, none has turned evidence against the others, though all except the newly apprehended Lee have pleaded guilty. Defense attorneys are arguing that Q's was ``a loose confederation of friends who lived in gang neighborhoods who got to know each other,'' a claim they hope will help their planned appeal. As it is, at their sentencing next month, the defendants could each receive 20 to 33 years in federal prison. Law enforcers are proud of having bagged one set of drug entrepreneurs. Now, there are only about 100 more to go.
--Reported by James Willwerth/Los Angeles