Editing Larry Phillips Jr. (section)

== Exclusion from the organization ==

The Los Angeles operation remained semi-autonomous during the 2000s. Mătăsăreanu retained practical control of the local structure, while Phillips continued to operate as an American associate connected to the branch.

After [[Andrei Ionuț]] became leader of the Bucharest Butchers in 2012, he moved to bring overseas operations under direct command. The California branch was considered important because of its access to cash-heavy businesses, weapons suppliers, private properties, and corrupt political contacts.

In 2013, Andrei ordered [[Petru Ionuț]] and [[Iakob Ionuț]] to travel to [[Hollywood]] and assume control of the California branch. Before the transfer was completed, Andrei ordered Phillips' removal because Phillips had never been accepted as a formal member.