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politics7 days ago•17 min saved

Gillum drug arrest marks another setback for ex-Florida governor hopeful

Former Democratic rising star Andrew Gillum, who came within about 33,000 votes of defeating Ron DeSantis in the 2018 Florida governor’s race, was arrested in Daphne, Alabama last week on unlawful possession of a controlled substance and marijuana charges after police found a glass pipe, rolled marijuana cigarettes, and meth in his car. TMZ first reported the incident. Gillum has faced past troubles, including a 2020 hotel incident and a 2022 federal indictment on conspiracy and wire fraud, making this latest arrest another blow to his political trajectory.

via The Washington Post|

#andrew-gillum #arrest #drug-crimes

world-news2 months ago•70 min saved

Sinaloa’s top officials quit as U.S. indictments allege drug trafficking

The governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moyo, and the mayor of Culiacán have resigned after the United States indicted them on drug-trafficking charges, marking a rare high-profile case of U.S. prosecutors taking action against Mexican officials.

via AP News|

#drug-crimes #indictments #mexico

world11 months ago•2 min saved

Saudi Arabia's Rising Execution Rate Amidst War and Drug Crackdowns

Saudi Arabia has executed 17 people over three days, mostly for drug offenses, marking a rapid increase in capital punishment this year, with concerns raised over human rights and the use of the death penalty for drug-related crimes, especially involving foreigners.

via CBS News|

#capital-punishment #drug-crimes #executions

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Record High Executions in Saudi Arabia for Drug Offenses

Amnesty International reports that Saudi Arabia has executed nearly 600 foreigners for drug offenses over the past decade, with a recent surge in executions after a temporary halt, raising concerns over unfair trials, exploitation, and human rights abuses, prompting calls for international pressure.

via The Guardian|

#drug-crimes #executions #foreign-nationals

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

"Infamous 'Preppy Killer' Robert Chambers released from prison after drug-related sentence"

Robert Chambers, known as the "Preppy Killer" for murdering Jennifer Levin in Central Park in 1986, has been released from prison again after serving time for unrelated drug crimes. Chambers served a 15-year sentence for manslaughter and burglary, and was released in 2003. He was imprisoned again in 2008 for drug-related charges and has now been released on parole. Chambers will be under post-release supervision until July 2028.

via CNN|

#central-park #crime #drug-crimes

politics3 years ago•4 min saved

Minnesota Senate Approves Recreational Marijuana Legalization Bill

The Minnesota Senate has passed a bill legalizing adult-use marijuana, which will now enter final negotiations with the Minnesota House. The bill sets up a structure for growing and selling cannabis while revisiting convictions for past drug crimes. The Senate Republicans opposed the bill, citing concerns over substance abuse, highway safety, and the ability to crack down on illicit sales. The bill would allow people at least 21 years old to possess, use, and purchase marijuana legally this summer, but dispensaries may not be up and running until 2024. The bills also diverge on the speed of expungements of past marijuana offenses.

via MPR News|

#drug-crimes #expungements #local-control