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They call themselves the Bana Danger, Momi Fiuu or Tokyo Girls. On the estates in Paris or Nice where they live, they rule the roost, using the internet and mobile phones to brag about their violent, provocative behaviour. In recent months, these French girl gangs have grown and attacks are becoming increasingly violent. We take you inside a girl gang to meet these girls whose lives revolve around the gang.

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personal safety

by Anonyme - 10/09/2011 - 05:18

Thank God, the Founding Fathers, and the Supreme Court for inspiring, creating and affirming the 2nd Amendment. In the USA, law-abiding citizens are allowed to be armed, many of us are ALWAYS armed. A 'girl gang' or any other malefactors picking on the wrong person may find themselves happily and righteously shot to pieces. C'mon babes, make my day - no court in the country will convict me.

girl gangs

by Anonyme - 10/09/2011 - 00:24

Really, they're unemployed? Who wouldn't want to hire these stellar citizens????? And by all means, don't put them in jail - better to wait till they kill someone and then engage in the obligitory hand-wringing.

Obectivity

by Anonyme - 03/09/2011 - 14:35

Isn't the news supposed to be objective. By adding "American ghetto" accents to the voices don't you think you are directing the audience to feel and think a certain way. This is overly sensationalized and not representative.

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