Crips leader's jail calls reveal murder planning

Lasalosi Vaitohi, the leader of the Crips gang, is on trial for the murder of Peter Rasmussen. He is accused of planning the shooting that resulted in Rasmussen's death. Prosecutors claim that the gang was targeting Rasmussen's grandson, a rival gang member, but mistakenly shot Rasmussen instead. During the trial, prosecutors played phone calls that Vaitohi made from jail. These calls allegedly include discussions about obtaining a gun and a plan to carry out a shooting. One associate was heard telling Vaitohi that the gun would only be used for a "187," which is a term referring to murder under California law. Vaitohi responded positively, indicating they needed the weapon. Vaitohi, aged 33, is standing trial alongside two other members of the Crips gang, Ethan Jessop and Daziea Leslie Huia. The trial is ongoing as jurors listen to the evidence presented.