#378 - “Satan’s Slaves!” - Hells Angels Boss on ATF Coverup, his Top Secret DoD Job & FEAR | George Christie

Jan 30, 2026

George Christie, former Ventura Hells Angels president and long-serving outlaw leader. He shares wild stories about federal surveillance, informants and alleged ATF plots. He reveals a top-secret DoD submarine surveillance job and why he left it. He also discusses club culture, peace efforts between clubs, and the fallout of walking away.

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ANECDOTE

Long Federal Case And Plea Deal

George Christie tells how a 2007 firebombing allegation led to a long federal investigation and a plea deal in 2013.
He credits his daughter, a criminal attorney, for chipping away until Judge Wu pushed for a negotiated plea.

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Beat A Murder-For-Hire Indictment

In 1986 George faced murder-for-hire and other federal charges but was acquitted after trial publicity and investigation flaws.
He later faced a backup informant scheme that intensified federal targeting of him.

INSIGHT

Top-Secret DoD Work Before Club Life

George held a Top Secret DoD role maintaining submarine-surveillance communications during the Cold War.
He lost his clearance after the feds learned he was in the Hells Angels and chose the club over the job.

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