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,…
Leader of Brooklyn-Based Elite Assassin Millas Gang Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy and Firearms Offenses
Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, announced the sentence. Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Quandel Smothers, also known as “Chucky,” was sentenced by United…
‘Unacceptable’: GOP Rep Grills School Leader Over Incident Where Jewish Teacher Was Forced To Hide In Locked Room
Republican Rep. Burgess Owens of Utah pressed public school administrators over whether students, teachers and a principal allegedly involved in antisemitic incidents were punished Wednesday, focusing on the harassment of a Jewish…
US Drone Strike Killed Middle-Aged Shepherd Instead Of Al-Qaeda Terrorist Leader, Probe Finds
A 2023 drone strike originally believed to have killed a top leader of the radical Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda instead killed a Syrian shepherd, a U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) assessment revealed Thursday.…
Leader of Massive Scheme to Traffic in Fraudulent and Counterfeit Cisco Networking Equipment Sentenced to Prison
Under the terms of the plea agreement, Onur Aksoy, 40, of Miami, agreed to pay restitution of $100 million to Cisco and amounts to other victims that will be determined by the…
Son of Leader of Rodriguez Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 10 Years for His Role in Large Fentanyl Conspiracy
Ivan Rodriguez, Jr. is the son of Ivan Rodriguez, Sr., the head of the Rodriguez drug trafficking organization, an organization that distributed heroin, fentanyl and cocaine throughout the Utica, New York area. …
Activist Group’s Leader Declines To Participate In House Hearing On Her Org’s Alleged Influence Over Biden Admin
The head of an activist organization alleged to have improperly influenced official Department of the Interior (DOI) decisions declined to participate in a Tuesday congressional hearing addressing the subject. Julia Fay Bernal,…
Leader Of $50 Million Health Care Fraud Pleads Guilty
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “Behind every dollar siphoned through fraud lies a patient denied rightful care. Manishkumar Patel cost Medicare nearly $50 million in resources that could have been used to…
NYC Gang Leader Sentenced to Life for Murder and Racketeering
NEW YORK – Jonathan Garcia, known as “Jayo,” a key figure in the Latin Kings gang, receives a life sentence plus seven years for a 2017 murder in Queens. Damian Williams, the…
Newburgh Gang Leader Indicted on Multiple Violent Felony Charges
NEWBURGH, NY – Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler has announced the indictment of Jesus Bravo, 25, of Newburgh, in connection with a series of gang-related violent incidents. Bravo faces thirteen…
Baltimore Area MS-13 Gang Leader, Illegal Migrant, Sentenced for Murder, Racketeering
BALTIMORE, Maryland — Oscar Efrain Zavala Urrea, a 23-year-old El Salvadoran national residing in Silver Spring, Maryland, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for his role in a racketeering…
Brooklyn Church Leader, New Jersey Man Stole Parishioner’s Retirement Savings
NEW YORK, NY – Lamor Whitehead, a 45-year-old church leader from Paramus, New Jersey, was found guilty by a jury on charges including wire fraud, attempted wire fraud, attempted extortion, and making…
Newark Crips Gang Leader Gets Seven Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking, Racketeering
NEWARK, NJ – Today, a member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang was sentenced to 84 months in prison for participating in a racketeering conspiracy, among other charges. U.S. Attorney Philip…
WILL SELLERS: A Leader Whose Words Helped Make America Independent
WILL SELLERS: A Leader Whose Words Helped Make America Independent Will Sellers on March 5, 2024 On March 5, 1774–250 years ago this month–John Hancock cemented his legacy as a leader of…
‘Stop World War 3’: John Cornyn Says He’d Push For More Ukraine Aid As Senate GOP Leader
‘Stop World War 3’: John Cornyn Says He’d Push For More Ukraine Aid As Senate GOP Leader Arjun Singh on February 29, 2024 Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, a candidate in…
Gang Leader Sentenced to 35 Years for Murder of 15-Year-Old, Racketeering
New York, NY – Brandon Soto, also known as “Stacks,” was sentenced today to 35 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Philip M. Halpern for his involvement in racketeering activities, including…
Philadelphia DA Announces Conviction of Former Youth Skateboarding Team Leader for Child Assault
PHILADELPHIA, PA – District Attorney Larry Krasner has announced the conviction of Rodney Watkins, the founder of a traveling youth skateboarding team named Powerfulnailya, on charges of assaulting six minors. Watkins, born…
‘A Republican Leader Should Actually Lead’: Ted Cruz Calls For Mitch McConnell To Step Aside After Border Bill Debacle
‘A Republican Leader Should Actually Lead’: Ted Cruz Calls For Mitch McConnell To Step Aside After Border Bill Debacle Harold Hutchison on February 6, 2024 Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas blasted…
GOP Leader Announces 2025 Campaign for New Jersey Governor
John Bramnick Declares Candidacy for New Jersey Governor Trenton, NJ – In a significant political development, New Jersey State Senator John Bramnick officially announced his candidacy for the governor’s race slated for…
Popular Republican Leader Announces Run for New Jersey Governor
Trenton, NJ – The contest for New Jersey’s gubernatorial seat is intensifying as more candidates prepare to enter the fray. Jon Bramnick, a Republican State Senator and former State Assembly minority leader,…
Leader Of Harvard Antisemitism Task Force Signed On To Letter Branding Israel As ‘Regime Of Apartheid’
Leader Of Harvard Antisemitism Task Force Signed On To Letter Branding Israel As ‘Regime Of Apartheid’ Brandon Poulter on January 19, 2024 The newly minted leader of Harvard’s presidential antisemitism task force…