#federal-prosecution

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Miami Herald
2 weeks ago
New York City

Feds take control of Homestead woman's deadly carjacking probe. More arrests expected

Federal prosecutors warn associated individuals could be charged in connection with murder. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

U.S. Charges 8 in Beer Heists That Targeted Trains and Warehouses

Theft ring involving stealing beer worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, led by Jose Cesari.
Recruitment through Instagram posts and promises of high earnings were part of the operation. [ more ]
BKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Two Men Arrested for Trafficking Drugs Linked to Fatal Overdose of BK Activist

Two men charged with distributing drugs that caused a trans rights advocate's death.
Michael Kuilan supplied Antonio Venti with fentanyl-laced heroin that led to the advocate's death. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Column: Corruption "feels like a betrayal." What motivates U.S. Attorney E. Martin Estrada

Estrada led high-profile cases targeting civic corruption
Estrada is known for delivering impactful messages in both English and Spanish [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Former L.A. deputy mayor goes on trial a second time in bribery and racketeering case

Federal prosecutors are accusing former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan of involvement in a 'pay-to-play' corruption scheme.
Chan was described as the crucial intermediary between Chinese developers and councilmember Jose Huizar in the downtown real estate projects. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
US politics

New initiative seeks to crack down on violent gun crime in Southern California

Operation Safe Cities aims to target and try more suspects under federal guidelines for stricter sentencing on violent gun crimes.
Law enforcement officials in Southern California are collaborating with federal authorities to prosecute repeat criminal offenders more effectively. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
5 months ago
US politics

Hearing on Trump gag order in federal 2020 election subversion case

A federal judge issued a gag order on former President Donald Trump, limiting what he can say about the federal prosecution against him.
The order restricts Trump's ability to publicly target court personnel, potential witnesses, or the special counsel.
The gag order does not apply to disparaging comments about Washington, DC, or the Justice Department. [ more ]
Pitchfork
2 months ago
Music

Jam Master Jay Murder Trial: 2 Men Found Guilty of Killing Run-D.M.C. DJ in 2002

Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington found guilty of murdering Jam Master Jay in 2002
Prosecutors argued the murder was due to a drug deal dispute [ more ]
www.esquire.com
5 months ago
Law

Jack Smith Files Court Motion to Challenge Presidential Immunity

The Supreme Court is considering whether a former president is immune from federal prosecution for crimes committed while in office.
There are questions about the integrity of the conservative majority on the Supreme Court and their recognition of their duty. [ more ]
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