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Jurors to mull death penalty in Pa. slayings of 12

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:55:30 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - Jurors return to federal court in Philadelphia on Tuesday to hear arguments and evidence on whether a drug dealer convicted in the deaths of a dozen people should be sentenced to death or to life in prison without possibility of parole.

Ex-Monroe Councilman Arthur Gilmore found guilty

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:40:26 -0400

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana - Former Monroe City Councilman Arthur Gilmore has been convicted of racketeering and not guilty of extortion in federal court in Shreveport.

Enforcer for Memphis drug ring gets life in prison

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:17:57 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - A gang member convicted of working as an enforcer for a violent Memphis-based drug ring with ties to Mexican cartels was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday.

Corruption trial starts for former Texas DA

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:39:38 -0400

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A former South Texas prosecutor facing corruption charges was essentially a "district attorney on retainer" who used his discretion in exchange for cash, federal prosecutors told jurors Monday while laying out their case against the one-time aspiring congressman.

Illinois man gets 25 years in Latin Kings case

Sat, 11 May 2013 12:36:03 -0400

HAMMOND, Indiana - An Illinois man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in a wide-ranging criminal racketeering case involving a violent national gang called the Latin Kings.

White supremacist leader admits racketeering guilt

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:58:12 -0400

HOUSTON - A top leader of the white supremacist Aryan Brotherhood of Texas has pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy and admitted to participating in a systematic use of murder, robbery, arson, kidnapping and drug trafficking to support the gang.

5 Hells Angels members sentenced for racketeering

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:05:05 -0400

COLUMBIA, South Carolina - Five members of the Hells Angels from Rock Hill have been sentenced on federal weapons and drug charges.

18 indicted in Howard Co. racketeering case

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:44:45 -0400

BALTIMORE - A federal grand jury has indicted 18 alleged members of the Bloods gang in Howard County on racketeering charges. Two of those gang members and three others are facing drug charges.

NJ narcotics network leader gets 15-year sentence

Sun, 05 May 2013 17:32:06 -0400

CAMDEN, New Jersey - A reputed southern New Jersey street gang leader who admitted leading a narcotics network in Camden has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.

2 Texas Syndicate prison gang members sentenced

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:13:28 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - Authorities say two members of the Texas Syndicate prison gang have been sentenced for conspiracy offenses that include drug trafficking and murder or attempted murder.

Former Monroe Councilman Stevens pleads guilty

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:16:37 -0400

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana - U.S. Attorney Stephanie Finley says former Monroe City Councilman Robert "Red" Stevens has pleaded guilty to taking bribes.

Former Marion fire chief faces 14 felony counts

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:16:23 -0400

MARION, Indiana - Prosecutors say the former fire chief of Marion faces 14 felony counts for trading vacation and sick time for cash, taking bonuses he wasn't entitled to, and taking items for personal use.

Ariz. Supreme Court eases prosecutor's punishment

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:27:27 -0400

PHOENIX - The Arizona Supreme Court has sliced a day off the suspension of Maricopa County prosecutor Rachel Alexander in an ethics case.

Oklahoma man pleads guilty in stolen property case

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:58:22 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - The owner of a Henryetta trucking company has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to concealing stolen property, conspiracy and racketeering.

Kan. gang member sentenced for attempted murder

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:50:36 -0400

DODGE CITY, Kansas - A 29-year-old member of a Dodge City gang has been sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to federal charges of attempted murder.

NJ AG: Camden man pleads guilty in cocaine case

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:16:54 -0400

CAMDEN, New Jersey - State authorities say a Camden man who led a major drug distribution network in the city has pleaded guilty to racketeering.

Last 2 of 24 biker gang members sentenced

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:05:03 -0400

ST. LOUIS - The last two of 24 members of an outlaw biker gang indicted on charges including racketeering, robbery and murder have been sentenced.