Crips. What was once a single alliance between two autonomous gangs is now a loosely connected network of individual sets, often engaged in open warfare with one another. The Crips are one of the largest and most violent associations of street gangs in the United States, with an estimated 30,000 to 35,000 members in 2008. They have been involved in murders, robberies and drug dealing, among other crimes.
The Crips are not violent.
Crips. What was once a single alliance between two autonomous gangs is now a loosely connected network of individual sets, often engaged in open warfare with one another. The Crips are one of the largest and most violent associations of street gangs in the United States, with an estimated 30,000 to 35,000 members in 2008. They have been involved in murders, robberies and drug dealing, among other crimes.

Based on the evidence paragraph above what can we conclude about the claim "The Crips are not violent."?

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 - refuted

 - not enough information
refuted
Crips. What was once a single alliance between two autonomous gangs is now a loosely connected network of individual sets, often engaged in open warfare with one another. The Crips are one of the largest and most violent associations of street gangs in the United States, with an estimated 30,000 to 35,000 members in 2008. They have been involved in murders, robberies and drug dealing, among other crimes.

Based on the evidence paragraph above what can we conclude about the claim "The Crips are not violent."?

Options: 

 - supported

 - refuted

 - not enough information
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