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Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Former L.A. Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan found guilty in sprawling corruption case

Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan found guilty of racketeering and corruption charges.
The corruption case involved pay-to-play schemes at City Hall, with Chan being a crucial intermediary between developers and officials. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Convicted Lawyer Too Well-Connected To Face Discipline

Ed Burke convicted of racketeering, bribery, and attempted extortion.
Illinois Supreme Court unable to act on suspension petition due to connections. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
6 months ago
Chicago

Ex-Ald. Ed Burke corruption trial: Evidence seen and heard by the jury

Former Chicago Ald. Edward Burke is facing a federal public corruption trial on charges including racketeering and bribery.
The trial is expected to last about six weeks and prosecutors plan to present over 100 secretly recorded meetings and phone calls as evidence.
The FBI's affidavit for a search warrant contains transcriptions of conversations Burke had regarding the entities involved in the indictment. [ more ]
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Sacramento Bee
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Feds score clean sweep in verdicts at Aryan Brotherhood prison gang trial in Sacramento

A jury in Sacramento convicted three Aryan Brotherhood prison gang members on all counts in a federal racketeering, murder, and drug conspiracy case. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Lawyer Alina Habba Attacks Biden On Fox News In Rant About Election Crimes Case Accuses Him Of Racketeering

Alina Habba accused Biden and Garland of racketeering for prosecuting Trump
The court hearing focused on the claim that the indictment relates to First Amendment rights [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

RHONJ star Dina Manzo's ex in hot water again over claims he hired mob goon to rough up her new beau

Tommy Manzo facing new federal racketeering charges
Alleged crime involving hiring a mafioso for revenge [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Man Accused of Leading Thieves in Law' Pleads Guilty to Racketeering

Viktor Zelinger was involved in illegal activities such as running a gambling club and threatening debtors.
Zelinger was associated with an Eastern European mafia group called Thieves in Law and faced serious charges like directing arson that resulted in severe consequences. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

'Real Housewives' star Dina Manzo's ex sees case dropped for allegedly hiring goon to rough up her new beau - but he's not out of trouble: court docs

Racketeering case against Tommy Manzo dismissed, but likely to be re-indicted in serious mob-related crimes.
Judge dismissed the case based on Speedy Trial Act violation, allowing prosecutors to re-indict before April trial. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

After 5 years of legal wrangling, Aryan Brotherhood trial begins in Sacramento federal court

Prosecutors charge Aryan Brotherhood leaders with racketeering, murder, and drug peddling
Gang members expected to be killers to gain power [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Tech industry

Most Wanted' Man Pleads Guilty in Cyberattack That Upended Vermont Hospital

Ukrainian man pleaded guilty to cyberattack schemes causing millions in losses and hospital disruption.
Mr. Penchukov led an organization infecting computers with malicious software for years, causing significant financial losses. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

How Mark Meadows Became the Least Trusted Man in Washington

Mark Meadows, former White House chief of staff, is now working for the Conservative Partnership Institute (C.P.I.) and earns an annual salary of $847,000.
Meadows is facing charges related to his alleged participation in a racketeering scheme to overturn Georgia's 2020 presidential election results. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Column: Jose Huizar was our rancho's American dream. Now, he's headed to prison for 13 years

Former Los Angeles city councilmember Jose Huizar, who has pled guilty to racketeering and tax evasion, greeted a columnist who had criticized him with a friendly greeting.
Huizar was allowed to travel to his birthplace in Mexico to attend religious ceremonies important to his Catholic faith. [ more ]
BKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Gang Affiliate Receives 45-Year Federal Prison Sentence

Tyshawn Corbett sentenced to 45 years for firearm offenses in aid of racketeering.
Elite Assassin Millas street gang was a subset of the Bloods gang involved in drug dealing and violence. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Afternoon Briefing: Closing arguments begin in Burke corruption trial

Ex-Ald. Ed Burke is being portrayed by federal prosecutors as a corrupt and greedy politician at his racketeering trial.
The trial provides insight into the inner workings of 'old-school' Chicago politics. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Corruption trial of ex-Ald. Edward Burke: What you need to know

Former Chicago Ald. Edward Burke is on trial for corruption charges, including racketeering and attempted extortion.
Prosecutors plan to present over 100 secretly recorded meetings and phone calls as evidence of Burke's misconduct.
The trial is expected to last about six weeks and the defense will likely try to discredit a former alderman who became an FBI mole. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Afternoon Briefing: Testimony in ex-Ald. Ed Burke trial moves to alleged Burger King scheme

Federal prosecutors presented recordings in the case against former Ald. Edward Burke, alleging that he tried to shake down the owner of a Burger King.
The Burger King scheme is one of four main episodes charged in Burke's federal racketeering indictment.
The anticipated travel surge is expected to cap a year of strong travel demand. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
6 months ago
Chicago

Daywatch: Corruption trial of ex-Ald. Ed Burke begins

Chicago alderman Ed Burke is on trial for racketeering charges, accused of being a bribe-taker and extortionist.
Burke's defense claims he was a zealous public servant helping people, and the case lacks evidence of bribes and extortion. [ more ]
WSJ
6 months ago
Law

Judge in Trump's Georgia Case to Bar Release of Sensitive Evidence After Media Leaks

The judge in the racketeering case against Donald Trump will place new limits on how evidence should be handled.
A protective order will be imposed to prevent defense lawyers from disclosing certain information about the prosecution's case. [ more ]
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