FBI Busts Maryland MS-13 Gangmembers for Murder and Racketeering
GREENBELT, Md. — Three alleged members of the MS-13 gang appeared in federal court in Maryland on Tuesday, charged in a racketeering conspiracy that includes … Read more
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Three Aryan Brotherhood leaders sentenced in federal racketeering case, two get life for murder
WASHINGTON — Three high-ranking members of the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang were sentenced Monday for racketeering conspiracy involving murder, drug trafficking, and other violent crimes … Read more
MS-13 leader extradited to U.S. to face racketeering charges after ICE investigation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A high-ranking leader of the MS-13 transnational criminal organization has been extradited to the United States to face racketeering conspiracy charges following … Read more
MS-13 leader extradited to U.S. on racketeering charges to D.C. Court
WASHINGTON — An alleged high-ranking leader of the violent MS-13 gang has been extradited from Guatemala to the United States to face racketeering conspiracy charges, … Read more
Maryland man pleads guilty to federal dogfighting and racketeering charges
BALTIMORE, Md. — Frederick Douglass Moorefield, Jr., 63, of Arnold, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to charges of conspiracy to engage in dogfighting and interstate travel … Read more
New Jersey Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Charge in Newark
NEWARK, N.J. — A member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a racketeering conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Philip … Read more
Head of Toms River Insurance Brokerage Firm Fired by Township Indicted for Extortion and Racketeering
Corruption rocks Ocean County insurance firm that provides liability insurance for most Ocean County towns TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick recently announced the … Read more
Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to Over Six Years in Federal Prison for Racketeering Activities
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Jauwan Edwards, known as “Yaya,” a 26-year-old Bridgeport resident, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for his involvement with … Read more
Six Members of Violent Transnational Gang Convicted in Connection With Two Killings and Racketeering Activity
The convictions were announced today by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, FBI Special Agent in Charge David J. Scott … Read more
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 … Read more
Member of Violent Gang Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Racketeering, Drug and Firearm Offenses
Paulo Santos, a/k/a “Bucky,” 35, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge William G. Young to 10 years in prison and four years of … Read more
Eleven South Bay Residents Charged In Racketeering Conspiracy For Alleged Involvement In Numerous Street Gang Crimes
“The allegations in the indictment, if proven, describe a group that has a wanton disregard for life and an extreme penchant for violence,” said U.S. … Read more
Newark Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Charges
NEWARK, NJ — Elijah Williams, known as “Lil Smith,” a 24-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang, has pleaded guilty to charges of … Read more
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 … Read more
Feds Sentence Baltimore MS-13 Gang Member to 24 Years for Racketeering and Murder
BALTIMORE, MD — Jose Lainez Martinez, a 29-year-old El Salvadoran national residing in Silver Spring, Maryland, has been sentenced to 24 years in federal prison … Read more
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 … Read more
Waterbury Gang Members Plead Guilty to Racketeering and Violent Crimes
Dayquain Sinisterra, also known as “Quan,” and Ahmed Alves, also known as “Stones,” both aged 26 and residents of Waterbury, admitted their involvement in the … Read more
Waterbury Gang Members Plead Guilty to Racketeering and Violent Crimes
Dayquain Sinisterra, also known as “Quan,” and Ahmed Alves, also known as “Stones,” both aged 26 and residents of Waterbury, admitted their involvement in the … Read more
Jonathan Turley Says Fulton DA’s Racketeering Case Against Trump ‘Just Got Thinner’ After Judge Throws Out Six Counts
Jonathan Turley Says Fulton DA’s Racketeering Case Against Trump ‘Just Got Thinner’ After Judge Throws Out Six Counts Harold Hutchison on March 13, 2024 George … Read more
New Haven Teen Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Related to Gang Violence
NEW HAVEN, CT – Nyzaire Barnes, known as “Melo,” a 19-year-old resident of New Haven, has entered a guilty plea to a racketeering charge for … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Could Allegations About Fani Willis’ ‘Improper’ Romantic Relationship Sink Her Racketeering Case Against Trump?
Could Allegations About Fani Willis’ ‘Improper’ Romantic Relationship Sink Her Racketeering Case Against Trump? Katelynn Richardson on January 9, 2024 Allegations about District Attorney Fani … Read more
Baltimore Gang Member Sentenced to 25 Years for Racketeering
BALTIMORE, Maryland — Raekwon McMann, a 26-year-old Baltimore resident and member of the street gang Cruddy Conniving Crutballs (Triple C), was sentenced to 25 years … Read more
LEADER OF SEVEN MILE BLOODS STREET GANG CONVICTED OF RACKETEERING, MURDER, AND OTHER RELATED OFFENSES
DETROIT – On Friday afternoon, following a six-week trial, a federal jury in the Eastern District of Michigan convicted a leader of the Seven Mile … Read more
Three Norteño Gang Members Who Murdered Victims In San Francisco Sentenced To Decades In Prison Following Their Convictions On Racketeering Conspiracy Charges
SAN FRANCISCO – Three San Francisco Mission District (SFMD) Norteño gang members who murdered and attempted to murder four victims in San Francisco between January … Read more
Jefferson Parish Man Pleads Guilty to Violations of the Federal Controlled Substances and Interstate Travel in Aid of Racketeering Acts
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – VINH NGUYEN, age 39, of Gretna, pled guilty on November 29, 2023 to one (1) count of conspiracy to distribute and … Read more
Sin City Deciples Members Convicted of Racketeering and Drug Conspiracy
HAMMOND- Kenneth Christopher McGhee a/k/a “Sonny” and “Angel,” age 74, of Merrillville, Indiana, Richard White a/k/a “Ignorant Bastard,” age 56, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Brandon Romand … Read more
Federal Jury Finds 2 Members of Violent Bridgeport Gang Guilty of Racketeering Offenses
A federal jury in Bridgeport has found JOSHUA GILBERT, also known as “Lor Heavy,” 22, and LORENZO CARTER, also known as “Zo,” 29, guilty of … Read more
Fourteen Gang Members and Associates Indicted for Racketeering Conspiracy and Fentanyl Trafficking
A superseding indictment was unsealed today in the District of Minnesota charging 14 additional members and associates of the Minneapolis Highs gang with racketeering (RICO) … Read more
Fourteen Gang Members and Associates Indicted for Racketeering Conspiracy and Fentanyl Trafficking
MINNEAPOLIS – A superseding indictment was unsealed today in the District of Minnesota charging 14 additional members and associates of the Minneapolis Highs gang with … Read more
California Lawyer Sentenced To Six Years In Prison For Racketeering Conspiracy, Mail Fraud, And Multiple Conspiracy Counts, Including Mail And Wire Fraud, Money Laundering, And The Illegal Distribution Of $157 Million In Diverted Prescription Drugs
SAN FRANCISCO – David Jess Miller was sentenced to serve 72 months in prison for his role in a variety of crimes stemming from conspiracies … Read more
Three Gang Members Convicted of Racketeering Murder
A federal jury in Santa Ana, California, convicted three Orange County men today of murder in aid of racketeering as part of their association with … Read more
Member of Violent New Haven Gang Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Charge
KIVEON HYMAN, also known as “Tiny, ” 25, of New Haven, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven to … Read more
Leader and Two Members Of Brooklyn-Based Real Ryte Gang Convicted Of Violent Racketeering Offenses
Earlier today, Semaj Smith, also known as “Bam Bam” and “Real Ryte Sport,” a member of the Brooklyn-based street gang Real Ryte, pleaded guilty at … Read more
Newark Crips Gang Member Admits to Racketeering Charges
NEWARK, NJ – Tre Byrd, known by his aliases “Bands” and “G Bandz,” a 22-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang, has confessed … Read more
Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 50 Months for Racketeering Offense
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Harry Batchelor, known as “Bookie,” 27, was sentenced today to 50 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for … Read more
61 Indicted On Racketeering Charges From ‘Anti-Cop’ Group That Sought To Prevent Building Of Atlanta Police Facility
61 Indicted On Racketeering Charges From ‘Anti-Cop’ Group That Sought To Prevent Building Of Atlanta Police Facility Lillian Tweten on September 5, 2023 Republican Georgia … Read more
Racketeering North Jersey Gang Busted, Juveniles Among Arrestees
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – A massive operation, led by the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice and the Perth Amboy Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit, … Read more
Eight Members Of Bronx Gangs “Sev Side” And “Third Side” Charged With Murder, Racketeering, And Related Violent Offenses
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Keechant L. Sewell, Commissioner of the New York City Police Department … Read more
Three of the Highest-Ranking MS-13 Leaders in the World Arrested on Terrorism and Racketeering Charges
Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, a four-count indictment was unsealed charging 13 of the highest-ranking MS-13 leaders in the world with directing … Read more
Leader Of Sunset Trinitarios Sentented To Life In Prison For Racketeering, Including Ordering Multiple Murders
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that EDIBERTO SANTANA, a/k/a “Flaco Veneno,” was sentenced to life imprisonment … Read more
Six Genovese Organized Crime Family Defendants Plead Guilty To Racketeering
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the guilty pleas of four members and two associates of … Read more
Leader of Brooklyn Based Elite Assassin Millas Gang Convicted of Racketeering Conspiracy and Firearms Offense
Earlier today, a federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Quandel Smothers on both counts of an indictment charging him with racketeering conspiracy and possessing a firearm … Read more
Six Alleged Baltimore BGF Gang Members and Associates Indicted for a Federal Racketeering Conspiracy Charge, Including Murder, Murder-For-Hire, Drug Trafficking, Armed Robbery, and Witness Tampering
Baltimore, Maryland – A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging six Baltimore men for conspiring to participate in a violent racketeering enterprise known … Read more
Three MS-13 Gang Members Convicted of Racketeering Conspiracy Involving a Murder in Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland – A federal jury convicted Jose Domingo Ordonez-Zometa, a/k/a “Felon,” age 33, of Landover Hills, Maryland; Jose Rafael Ortega-Ayala, a/k/a Impaciente,” age 30, … Read more
11 Members Of Bronx “Wash” Gang Charged With Murder, Racketeering, And Related Violent Offenses
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Frank A. Tarentino III, Special Agent in Charge of the New York … Read more
Detroit Street Gang Leader Faces Mandatory Life Sentence Following Convictions at Trial for Racketeering and Murder
DETROIT – A federal jury convicted the leader of the “It’s Just Us” (IJU) street gang of racketeering and murder, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison … Read more
Leader of Baltimore Eight Tray Gangster Crips Sentenced to More Than 37 Years in Federal Prison for Racketeering and Drug Conspiracy Charges, Including Three Homicides and Three Non-Fatal Shootings
Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Trayvon Hall, a/k/a “Tru,” and “G Tru,” age 31, of Baltimore, yesterday to 454 months … Read more
Baltimore Area MS-13 Gang Members Indicted for Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Murders and Attempted Murders
Baltimore, Maryland – On November 30, 2022, a federal grand jury in Maryland returned an indictment charging four members of La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) with … Read more