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Screenwriter, author, ex-criminal and FBI informant Discusses Memoir

Sisters in Crime LA Presents Kenny "Kenji" Gallo

One of the most successful and violent gangsters on the West Coast, Kenny “Kenji” was flipped by the FBI after becoming a multi-millionaire smuggler and an accused murderer. Leading a double life as a bright college student from an upscale Japanese-American family, he was involved in car bombings, extortion and drug trafficking with cartels. He owned a nightclub, produced porn movies, led stock scams, and was accused of killing his best friend. All before he reached the age of 21. His memoir, ”Breakshot,“is named for his codename. He discusses his life and later career as a screenwriter and author at the Sisters in Crime LA meeting Sunday, My 3, 2015. 2:00 p.m. South Pasadena Public Library, 1115 El Centro Street, South Pasadena. The event is free and open to the public. More info: www.sistersincrimela.com. Disclaimer: The meeting is not sponsored by the City of South Pasadena nor the Library. 

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