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In general, a disciple is an active follower of a leader or movement, religious or otherwise.
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He commuted the federal life sentence of Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover.
From Salon • May 28, 2025
The six defendants were purportedly members or associates of O-Block, a rival faction of Black Disciples, prosecutors said.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2024
Disciples of the school’s late, great drama teacher Ted Walch, Platt and Feldstein realized their adolescent dreams of becoming Broadway stars while maintaining a bond that continues to creatively fuel them.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2023
The Mood: Disciples of Mr. Oliver’s fashion temple left feeling fulfilled.
From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2022
And J. T. was just one of roughly 100 leaders at this level within the Black Disciples network.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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