Tag Archives: Philadelphia

Viet youths, on vacation, rob mafia wife

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Bolsavik

So, first they rob the wife of a reputed mafia boss. Then they run the wrong way down a one-way street. Real bright. So it looks like if anyone should be glad they got caught by the cops, it’s these … Continue reading →

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Accused killer of former Vietnamese army officer held for trial

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Bolsavik

A man accused of beating to death a former Vietnamese army officer during a burglary was ordered yesterday held for trial, say the Philadelphia Inquirer here and the Delaware County (Pa.) Daily Times here. Jermaine Burgess (pictured) was already facing … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia, too, has a protest against Viet mag

Posted on May 11, 2008 by The Bolsavik

Bolsavikland does not have exclusivity on people carrying on lengthy protests over perceived communist leanings. Philadelphia, too, is witnessing a protest that has been dragging on since early February, against Doi Moi magazine. (The magazine’s name spells similarly to, but has … Continue reading →

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Young Viet man killed in Viet cafe in Philadephia

Posted on March 25, 2008 by The Bolsavik

This from The Philadelphia Inquirer, here. Quote: Earlier in the day, officers found Bao Nguyen, 23, lying on the sidewalk in front of the Phuong Thanh Cafe in the 5200 block of North Fifth Street in Olney, with a gunshot wound … Continue reading →

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