organized crime
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In the two years since President Joe Biden signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act into law, over 500 individuals, some linked to transnational cartels and organized crime, have faced federal charges for gun trafficking and other crimes. A White House report, obtained by the Associated Press, details the impact of the legislation and its broader…
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A leader of a migrant smuggling ring received a 10-year prison sentence May 28, 2024, for her involvement in trafficking over 100 migrants from Honduras to the United States for profit. The Joint Task Force Alpha (JTFA) has secured over 240 convictions since its launch three years ago. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has said…
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Alleged Sinaloa Cartel leader and lead sicario, or assassin, Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, also known as El Nini, 32, of Mexico, was extradited on May 25 from Mexico to the United States to face charges contained in two indictments. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland stated: “Today [May 28, 2024] El Nini joins the growing list…
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Renowned rapper Young Thug is currently facing charges under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). This law, originally designed to combat organized crime, is being applied broadly in this case, alleging that Young Thug’s label, Young Stoner Life (YSL), serves as a cover for the violent street gang Young Slime Life. Charges and…
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Former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants are facing various criminal charges in the Georgia 2020 election subversion case, with a common thread tying their alleged misconduct together: the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). This state law, commonly referred to as RICO, shares similarities with its federal counterpart and enables prosecutors to encompass…
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