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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Trial for Cossacks MC Prez continues

Tyler, Texas, USA (January 15, 2025) - The second trial for the National President of a Motorcycle Club accused of making orders that led to an East Texas motorcyclist’s death continues.
 


Kevin Higgins is charged with directing activities in connection with the May 2, 2020 death of Brandon Edwards, a member of the 1%er Cossacks MC, who was allegedly chased and shot by Cossacks MC members in the Chapel Hill area. In December, the previous trial ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury.

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Higgins maintains his innocence and entered a plea of not guilty. The state argues his role as the National President links him to a string of criminal activities including aggravated assault and murder.



Colorado Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Douglas Pearson said there was a split in the Cossacks Motorcycle Club after the 2015 Waco massacre. The two groups that emerged were the Cossacks MC and the 1%er Cossacks MC.