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Leader of Mexican sex trafficking ring operating in NYC sentenced to over 15 years in U.S. prison
NEW YORK — The leader of a Mexican sex trafficking organization was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison on July 10 for trafficking multiple victims across the United States using violence,…
U.S. Senate talks on omnibus spending bill hit snag over Ukraine defense money -Republican leader McConnell
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate talks on an omnibus spending bill to fund the U.S. government have hit a snag over defense spending related to Ukraine, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on…
“Showtime,” Leader of Massive Middle Georgia Drug Operation, Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison
Macon—The final two of ten defendants involved in a large-scale illicit drug operation based in Warner Robins, Georgia have been sentenced to prison for their crimes, announced Charles “Charlie” Peeler, the U.S.…
Leader of Youngstown Area Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that Korey K. Moody, 36, of Youngstown, Ohio, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Donald C. Nugent to 12 years in prison after Moody…
Jury Finds Leader Of Fort Myers Drug Trafficking Organization Guilty Of Killing An FBI Informant
Tampa, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Robert Lee Ward (53, Fort Myers) guilty of conspiracy to distribute over five kilograms of cocaine and…
MS-13 Leader Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for RICO Conspiracy
BOSTON – A member of the violent MS-13 gang and leader of a local MS-13 clique was sentenced on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, in federal court in Boston for RICO conspiracy. Djavier…
Tunisia’s powerful labour union re-elects leader
TUNIS – Tunisia’s powerful UGTT labour union on Saturday re-elected Noureddine Taboubi as its leader as it approaches a critical national turning point in which it may play a pivotal role. Taboubi,…
Leader Of Bronx Violent Drug Crew Sentenced To 27 Years In Prison For Agreeing To Commit Murder For Hire, Gun Crimes, And Drug Selling
Damian Williams, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that SYDNEY SCALES was sentenced today to 27 years in prison for his role as the leader of a…
Hong Kong leader election postponed as city battles COVID surge
HONG KONG – The election of Hong Kong’s chief executive, scheduled to be held in March, will be postponed to May as the Asian financial hub battles to control an accelerating surge…
Honduras’ Congress approves $2 billion in borrowing under new leader
TEGUCIGALPA – Congress in Honduras has authorized the government to borrow up to $2 billion in 2022 and 2023 in domestic and foreign debt under a fiscal and financial emergency decree aimed…
Leader of a Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 136 Months in Prison
The leader of a drug trafficking organization that distributed cocaine and methamphetamine to buyers in Tulsa was sentenced Friday in federal court. “Serial drug distributor Moises Gaeta will serve more than 11…
MS-13 Leader Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for RICO Conspiracy and Murder of Teenager
BOSTON – A leader of MS-13 was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for RICO conspiracy and his participation in the July 2018 murder of a teenage boy in Lynn, who…
Ukraine’s leader invites Biden to visit soon
KYIV – Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy invited U.S. President Joe Biden to visit Ukraine soon when they spoke by phone on Sunday, Zelenskiy’s office said. Tensions have been rising for weeks over…
Jury Convicts Youth Group Leader for Attempted Coercion and Enticement of a Minor
A federal jury convicted a church youth group leader Wednesday for engaging in a sexualized relationship with a minor, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. Thomas Daniel Johnson, 48, of Sand Springs, was…
Sex Trafficker Leader Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping in Relation to a Sex Trafficking Scheme
Baltimore, Maryland – Joshua Lankford, a/k/a “20-20”, a/k/a “Light Bright”, a/k/a “Yellow”, age 33, of Manchester, Maryland, pleaded guilty yesterday to kidnapping in relation to a sex trafficking conspiracy. The guilty plea…
Islamic State leader and family blended in among Syrians uprooted by war
By Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Mahmoud Hassano AMMAN/ATMEH, Syria – In a corner of Syria crammed with people uprooted by 11 years of civil war, the leader of Islamic State and his family…
Six Children, Four Women Dead as US Special Forces Kill ISIS Leader In Late Night Raid
U.S. special forces killed the leader of the Islamic State during a successful operation conducted in northwest Syria late Wednesday evening, the Pentagon said. The mission resulted in the death of its…
Biden says U.S. raid in Syria targeted leader of Islamic State
WASHINGTON -U.S. President Joe Biden said a U.S. special forces counter-terrorism raid in northwest Syria on Thursday https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-led-coalition-operation-northern-syria-targeted-jihadists-2022-02-03 targeted the leader of Islamic State, adding he would address the operation in remarks…
Top Canadian opposition leader ousted in boost for PM Trudeau
By David Ljunggren OTTAWA – Canadian Conservative lawmakers on Wednesday ousted Erin O’Toole as leader, angry over the main opposition party’s third straight loss to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals in a…
Exclusive-Hong Kong leader delays filling post, raising questions about judiciary’s independence
By Greg Torode HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s leader has left open for more than five months a seat on the panel that selects the city’s judges, three lawyers familiar with the…
Italian business leader rejects criticism of call with Putin
MILAN – Companies have the right to protect their interests in Russia even at a time of rising tensions, a top Italian CEO said on Friday, rejecting criticism of a call he…
Leader of Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison
ABINGDON, Va. – A North Carolina man, who previously resided in Wise County, Virginia when he organized a conspiracy to traffic multiple pounds of methamphetamine into Southwest Virginia, was sentenced today to…
Leader and Organizer of South Florida Drug-Trafficking Organization Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Charges in the Southern District of Florida
Miami, Florida – Broward County resident Palacio Valdes Farley pled guilty in federal court in Miami to conspiring to traffic marijuana, eutylone, and MDMA, as well as conspiring to launder proceeds of…
UK accuses Kremlin of trying to install pro-Russian leader in Ukraine
By Michael Holden LONDON -Britain on Saturday accused the Kremlin of seeking to install a pro-Russian leader in Ukraine, and said Russian intelligence officers had been in contact with a number of…
Hong Kong warns of worsening COVID outbreak as leader defends hamster cull
By Greg Torode and Anne Marie Roantree HONG KONG -Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Saturday warned that COVID-19 infections could be growing exponentially in a congested residential area of the city…
Convicted Knoxville Gang Leader Sentenced To Life Plus Ten Years For Drugs, Firearm, And Money Laundering Crimes
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. On January 12, 2022, Alim J. Turner, 23, of Knoxville, was sentenced to life plus ten years in prison, by the Honorable Thomas A. Varlan, in the United States District…
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