Mob James on Being Against the 1992 Watts Gang Truce, Breaks Down Why it Didn't Last (Part 14)

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In an interview with Reggie Wright Jr., former gang member Mob James reflects on the 1992 Watts Gang Truce, which was an attempt to halt gang violence in the wake of the Rodney King riots. During the riots, James was incarcerated for attempted murder. Despite observing the truce from jail, James expressed skepticism about its potential longevity. He argued that too many active gang members were not ready to abandon old rivalries and grievances, predicting that it would only last a few months. James explained that the ongoing presence of substances such as drugs and alcohol, combined with simmering anger and grief over past violence, would eventually reignite hostilities. His insights challenge the belief that law enforcement interference led to the truce's failure. James attributes the collapse to deep-seated hostility and the premature timing of the truce.