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Mission man imprisoned for trafficking cocaine in truck dashboard

Indira PatelOctober 18, 20230

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 43-year-old man has been ordered to federal prison for trafficking cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. A federal jury convicted Juan Pablo Ramirez July 12 following a one-day trial for possession with the intent to distribute 5000 grams of cocaine. U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos ordered Ramirez to serve 108 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by four years of supervised release. The court heard details about his criminal history including his conviction for distributing meth. In handing down the sentence, the court noted the amount of drugs involved in the

Three Orange County Gang Members Found Guilty of Murdering Gangster at Behest of Imprisoned Mexican Mafia Member

Indira PatelOctober 13, 20230

SANTA ANA, California – Three Orange County street gang members were found guilty by a federal jury today of the August 2017 murder in Orange of a gangster who had fallen afoul of a member of the Mexican Mafia prison gang. Mike Escobar, a.k.a. “Risky,” 40, a member of the Little Hood gang in Anaheim; James Mendez, a.k.a. “Buck,” 44, a Sureño gang member from Garden Grove; and Kevin Trejo, a.k.a. “Minor,” 36, a member of the Jeffrey Street gang in Anaheim, each were found guilty of one count of violent crime in aid of racketeering. According to evidence presented

Taliban Killed, Tortured And Imprisoned Hundreds Of Afghans Who Sided With US, Report Finds

The Daily CallerAugust 22, 20230

Taliban Killed, Tortured And Imprisoned Hundreds Of Afghans Who Sided With US, Report Finds Micaela Burrow on August 22, 2023 The Taliban has killed hundreds of Afghan former military, security and government officials since the U.S.-backed government fell to the insurgents two years ago, the United Nations said in a report released Tuesday. Taliban leader Amir al-Mu’minin verbally granted amnesty to Afghans who aided the U.S. and allied militaries in their 20-year war to stamp out Islamist insurgents, but instead have retaliated against former Army and security personnel, the investigation found. At least 200 were arbitrarily killed and hundreds more

French lawyer for Senegal opposition leader imprisoned in Dakar

ReutersAugust 6, 20230

DAKAR (Reuters) – Juan Branco, a French lawyer for Senegalese opposition politician Ousmane Sonko, is in custody in Dakar on terrorism, conspiracy and public order charges, among others, his lawyer told Reuters on Sunday. He was arrested in Mauritania and extradited to Senegal on Saturday, his lawyer said. Branco is part of the team defending Sonko, who was detained in late July. Sonko was charged with plotting an insurrection, criminal conspiracy and other offences, two months after his trial for rape sparked deadly riots across Senegal. Senegalese authorities issued an arrest warrant for Branco last month after he made a

US citizen imprisoned by Iran implores Biden to win his freedom

ReutersMarch 9, 20230

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. citizen imprisoned by Iran on spying charges the United States rejects as baseless gave a rare interview from Tehran’s Evin prison on Thursday beseeching U.S. President Joe Biden to secure his release and that of two other American nationals. “I implore you, sir, to put the lives and liberty of innocent Americans above all the politics involved and to just do what is necessary to end this nightmare and bring us home,” Siamak Namazi told CNN’s Christiane Amanpour in a telephone interview. Namazi, 51, was speaking on behalf of himself, Emad Shargi, 58, a businessman

‘Didn’t Have To Happen’: This Wyoming Sheriff Wants An Illegal Alien Who Raped An 8-Year-Old Imprisoned, Not Deported

The Daily CallerDecember 28, 20220

‘Didn’t Have To Happen’: This Wyoming Sheriff Wants An Illegal Alien Who Raped An 8-Year-Old Imprisoned, Not Deported Jennie Taer on December 28, 2022 The victim was just 8 years old when Luis Saavedra Villa kidnapped and viciously sexually assaulted her in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. Saavedra Villa, 44, was a registered sex offender and a previously deported illegal alien from Mexico. He was convicted of sexual assault in 2001. The night of the recent assault, Saavedra Villa drove the juvenile victim, who knew him as a family friend, to McDonald’s while her mother was away working. He then sexually assaulted

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC NATIONAL IMPRISONED AFTER FALSELY CLAIMING UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP

DOJ PressDecember 1, 20220

St. Croix, VI – United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced today that Ramon Torres-Pichardo, 28, of the Dominican Republic, was sentence to eight months of imprisonment by Judge Wilma A. Lewis on his conviction on Material False Statement. His sentence will be followed by two years of supervised release and a special assessment of $100 on the charge of Material False Statement. According to court documents, on March 29, 2022, Torres-Pichardo presented himself for inspection to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in St. Croix before attempting to board a flight to San Juan,

Those Aren’t Watermelons; Human Trafficker Arrested for Transporting Illegal Migrants

DOJ PressAugust 18, 20220

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 54-year-old man has been ordered to federal prison for transporting illegal aliens in a tractor trailer, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. A federal jury convicted Jose Luis Gutierrez-Plascencia, of Chicago, Illinois, May 17, following a two-day trial and 90 minutes of deliberation. Today, U.S. District Judge David S. Morales ordered Gutierrez-Plascencia to serve 24 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by two years of supervised release. In handing down the sentence, the court noted Gutierrez-Plascencia had been caught with aliens in the cab of a tractor just one month before the incident

Imprisoned leader of gang-related drug trafficking conspiracy sentenced to nearly 40 years in federal prison

DOJ PressJuly 29, 20220

WAYCROSS, GA: The imprisoned leader of a criminal conspiracy in which violent criminal street gang members distributed methamphetamine and other drugs throughout south Georgia has been sentenced to nearly 40 years in federal prison. Jackie Kavaskia McMillan, a/k/a “Bijay,” 41, was sentenced to 444 months in federal prison, consecutive to the life sentence for murder he currently is serving at Dooly State Prison, after pleading guilty in January to Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute 5 Grams or More of Methamphetamine and a Quantity of Marijuana, said David H. Estes, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District

Imprisoned leader of gang-related drug trafficking conspiracy sentenced to nearly 40 years in federal prison

DOJ PressJuly 29, 20220

WAYCROSS, GA: The imprisoned leader of a criminal conspiracy in which violent criminal street gang members distributed methamphetamine and other drugs throughout south Georgia has been sentenced to nearly 40 years in federal prison. Jackie Kavaskia McMillan, a/k/a “Bijay,” 41, was sentenced to 444 months in federal prison, consecutive to the life sentence for murder he currently is serving at Dooly State Prison, after pleading guilty in January to Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute 5 Grams or More of Methamphetamine and a Quantity of Marijuana, said David H. Estes, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District

Smuggler imprisoned after woman left on the side of the road

DOJ PressJuly 5, 20220

VICTORIA, Texas – A 43-year-old non-U.S. citizen illegally residing in Mission has been sent to prison for conspiracy to commit hostage taking which resulted in death, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Nelson Bahena-Garcia pleaded guilty Nov. 2, 2021, admitting the victim died during the smuggling incident. Today, U.S. District Judge Rainey ordered Bahena-Garcia to serve 252 months in federal prison. Not a U.S. citizen, he is expected to face removal proceedings following his imprisonment. At the hearing, the court heard additional evidence about how he operated an alien stash house using threats and intimidation and refused to allow the victim

Rutland Man Imprisoned Following Guilty Plea to String of Convenience Store Robberies

DOJ PressJune 17, 20220

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Joey Miles Sherwood, 31, of Rutland, was sentenced today in United States District Court in Burlington to 38 months’ imprisonment following his guilty plea to a charge that he robbed the Cumberland Farms convenience store in Wallingford, Vermont last August. As part of his plea agreement, Sherwood admitted to committing three additional convenience store robberies last August: the robbery of the Maplefields convenience store in Pittsford, the robbery of the Union Street Grocery in Brandon, and the attempted robbery of the Maplefields convenience store in Shoreham.

Louise Larivee Imprisoned for Non-Profit Embezzlement

DOJ PressMay 6, 20220

The United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Louise Larivee, 63, of Swanton, was sentenced today in United States District Court in Burlington upon her guilty plea to a charge of federal program embezzlement. Chief U.S. District Judge Geoffrey Crawford sentenced Larivee to serve 8 months of imprisonment, to be followed by three years of supervised release. The court also ordered Larivee to pay restitution in the amount of $96,700. Larivee had pleaded guilty on the third day of her jury trial in Rutland last November. The court ordered Larivee to report to the Federal Bureau of

Former Small Business Administration Employee Imprisoned For Identity Theft

DOJ PressApril 19, 20220

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — U.S. Attorney Andrew Birge announced today that Jay David Soulliere, Jr., 28, of Grand Rapids, was sentenced to 51 months in prison by the Honorable Paul L. Maloney, United States District Judge. In October, Soulliere pled guilty to conspiracy to commit identity theft and aggravated identity theft. Soulliere was also sentenced to three years of supervised release following incarceration and ordered to pay more than $18,000 in restitution. In handing down the sentence, the Court found that Soulliere abused a position of trust and had not accepted responsibility, among other findings.

Foreign citizen imprisoned on weapon charge

DOJ PressMarch 2, 20220

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 34-year-old Mexican national has been ordered to federal prison following his convictions of illegal re-entry and felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Gabriel Rangel-Castro pleaded guilty Nov. 22, 2021. Today, U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos ordered Rangel-Castro to serve 57 seven months in federal prison. Not a U.S. citizen, he is expected to face removal proceedings following his imprisonment. At the hearing, the court noted he had prior convictions for possession of a controlled substance, assault causing bodily injury on a family member and three counts

Amazon Whistleblower Who Was Imprisoned And Beaten In China Asks Company For Apology

The Daily CallerJanuary 31, 20220

A Chinese man alleging that he was imprisoned and tortured after he revealed substandard working conditions in factories making Amazon products is asking the company for an apology. Tang Mingfang spent two years in prison after he shed a light on working conditions inside Foxconn factories manufacturing Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and Kindle devices, he told The Guardian. Tang said he was beaten and tortured by Chinese authorities during his internment. “I think Amazon should give me an explanation, tell me if I really deserve to be sent to jail?” Tang said. “If not, Amazon should give me an apology, along

Matthew Morgan, Ruebin Beard Imprisoned For Bank Larceny

DOJ PressJanuary 14, 20220

The United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Matthew Morgan, 52, and Ruebin Beard, 52, both of Burlington, have been sentenced in United States District Court in Burlington following their guilty pleas to a charge of bank larceny. Today, U.S. District Judge Christina Reiss sentenced Beard to 14 months of imprisonment to be followed by three years of supervised release. This past November, Judge Reiss sentenced Morgan to 20 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release. The court ordered both defendants to pay restitution totaling $27,300 and that Morgan forfeit a Jeep vehicle. Both

Art Professor Imprisoned For Brutally Torturing, Bludgeoning Colleague

The Daily CallerOctober 22, 20210

Mount Holyoke College arts professor Rie Hachiyanagi was sentenced Wednesday to at least 10 years in prison for a brutal, 4-hour attack against her colleague in 2019. “For four hours I experienced literal torture of body and of mind, not knowing if I would survive the next minute—yet needing to find some way to save my life,” Savoy said, according to the District Attorney’s office. Hachiyanagi pled guilty to nine charges including assault with intent to murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a person older than 60 on Oct. 18, according to Mass Live. Hachiyanagi allegedly