tldrdailynews.com logo
Tag

Racketeering

All articles tagged with #racketeering

Huawei Faces Landmark US Trial as Tech Rivalry Intensifies
world20 days ago

Huawei Faces Landmark US Trial as Tech Rivalry Intensifies

US prosecutors in Brooklyn have charged Huawei with racketeering, money laundering, bank and wire fraud, sanctions violations, obstruction and conspiracy to steal trade secrets, alleging a two-decade scheme to steal technology and evade sanctions. Huawei denies the charges, saying the case targets competition rather than criminal conduct. The three‑month trial coincides with Xi Jinping’s Washington visit and underscores the broader US–China tech rivalry, including past cases like Meng Wanzhou and related European investigations.

via Al Jazeera|
#china-us-tech-rivalry#huawei#meng-wanzhou
Jury Convicts Colbert of Negligent Homicide in Telemundo Reporter’s Super Bowl Hotel Death
crime21 days ago

Jury Convicts Colbert of Negligent Homicide in Telemundo Reporter’s Super Bowl Hotel Death

A Louisiana jury found Denette Colbert, nicknamed the 'Bourbon Street Hustler,' guilty of negligent homicide in the death of Telemundo reporter Adam Manzano in a Kenner hotel during Super Bowl coverage, and she along with Rickey White were convicted of racketeering tied to a long-running scheme that lured victims, drugged them, and stole their credit cards and phones; sentencing is scheduled for late September.

via New York Post|
#crime#louisiana#negligent-homicide
Verdicts Delivered in Super Bowl Weekend Sports Reporter Death Case
nation-and-world21 days ago

Verdicts Delivered in Super Bowl Weekend Sports Reporter Death Case

Two defendants were found guilty in the death of Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano during the New Orleans Super Bowl weekend; prosecutors say Danette Colbert lured Manzano to a Bourbon Street hotel room, drugged him and stole his belongings, with the case involving alcohol and Xanax use as well as negligent homicide and racketeering allegations.

via WPDE|
#bourbon-street#nation-and-world#negligent-homicide
Louisiana jury convicts woman of negligent homicide in Telemundo reporter’s Super Bowl death
us-news22 days ago

Louisiana jury convicts woman of negligent homicide in Telemundo reporter’s Super Bowl death

A Jefferson Parish, La., jury convicted Danette Colbert, 49, of negligent homicide and racketeering in the death of Adan Manzano, a Telemundo reporter visiting New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl. Prosecutors say Colbert and accomplice Rickey White ran a long-running criminal scheme in the French Quarter that drugged visitors to rob them, including using Manzano’s credit card after his death; an autopsy cited a fatal mix of alcohol and Xanax. White was acquitted of manslaughter; Colbert faces up to 10 years for negligent homicide and up to 50 years for racketeering, with sentencing set for late September.

via NBC News|
#adan-manzano#negligent-homicide#racketeering
Jury Finds Woman Guilty in Telemundo Reporter’s Death, Ties Racketeering Scheme
crime22 days ago

Jury Finds Woman Guilty in Telemundo Reporter’s Death, Ties Racketeering Scheme

A Louisiana jury convicted Danette Colbert of negligent homicide and racketeering in the death of Telemundo reporter Adan Manzano, who was staying in Kenner ahead of the Super Bowl; her accomplice Rickey White was convicted of racketeering but acquitted of manslaughter. Prosecutors described a long-running criminal enterprise in New Orleans’ French Quarter that drugged victims to rob them. Colbert faces up to 10 years for negligent homicide, and both defendants are due to be sentenced in late September; an associate testified in exchange for charges being reduced. Manzano’s death followed an autopsy that found oxygen deprivation after alcohol and Xanax ingestion. The case is separate from the reporter’s work and family awaits further updates on sentencing and impacts.

via The Guardian|
#adan-manzano#crime#negligent-homicide
El Mayo Zambada Gets Life in U.S. Prison for Sinaloa Cartel Leadership
crime2 months ago

El Mayo Zambada Gets Life in U.S. Prison for Sinaloa Cartel Leadership

Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, longtime leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, was sentenced to life in prison without parole in a Brooklyn federal court after pleading guilty to racketeering conspiracy and continuing criminal enterprise for decades of cocaine trafficking; prosecutors said the sentence closes a long-running U.S. case against cartel leadership, following his 2024 arrest.

via Al Jazeera|
#crime#el-mayo#ismael-zambada
R. Kelly Seeks Clemency from Trump to Trim 30-Year Sentence
courts-and-crime2 months ago

R. Kelly Seeks Clemency from Trump to Trim 30-Year Sentence

Convicted sex offender R. Kelly has filed a clemency request with the White House asking President Trump to commute his 30-year federal sentence for racketeering and sex trafficking; the submission is listed as pending with the Pardon Attorney on the DOJ site, but a White House official says such submissions are not actively tracked and this appears to be a random portal entry. Kelly was convicted in 2021 on multiple counts, including sexual exploitation of children, kidnapping, and forced labor, and his 2025 motion for a new trial and bond was denied; his attorney has previously said he would appeal directly to Trump for help.

via Rolling Stone|
#clemency#courts-and-crime#r-kelly
Orange County crackdown targets Mexican Mafia with nationwide racketeering and drug-trafficking indictments
crime5 months ago

Orange County crackdown targets Mexican Mafia with nationwide racketeering and drug-trafficking indictments

Federal indictments unsealed in Santa Ana accuse members and associates of the Mexican Mafia of running racketeering schemes, kidnapping, extortion, illegal gambling, and multiple drug-trafficking operations (fentanyl, meth, heroin, cocaine) tied to a gang-controlled network in Orange County, including a gang-related murder. Twenty-five defendants were arrested today with additional suspects in custody and awaiting appearances; authorities seized about 4 kg fentanyl, 54.4 kg meth, 0.9 kg heroin, 3 kg cocaine, 25 firearms, and over $30,000 in cash. The case underscores federal-state cooperation to dismantle organized crime both in prisons and on the streets.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|
#crime#drug-trafficking#fentanyl
Mexican Megachurch Leader Indicted in US for Sex Trafficking
world1 year ago

Mexican Megachurch Leader Indicted in US for Sex Trafficking

Naasón Joaquín García, leader of the La Luz del Mundo megachurch, along with his mother and associates, has been indicted on federal charges including sex trafficking, racketeering, and child pornography, with allegations of systematic abuse and exploitation spanning years and multiple countries. García, already serving a prison sentence in California, was moved to federal custody, and authorities seized over $1 million in cash and valuables from his and his mother's homes. The case highlights the church's alleged use of its influence and wealth to facilitate abuse and silence victims, with ongoing investigations and potential life sentences for some defendants.

via NPR|
#child-abuse#megachurch#naason-joaquin-garcia
Trump Calls for Charges Against George Soros Over Protests
politics1 year ago

Trump Calls for Charges Against George Soros Over Protests

Donald Trump called for George Soros to be charged with racketeering and corruption, accusing him of supporting violent protests in the US, amid ongoing political tensions and accusations from right-leaning outlets about Soros's funding of protests. Soros's foundation denied these claims, emphasizing their focus on human rights and democracy. Trump’s comments are part of a broader pattern of threats against political opponents, with some support from figures like Elon Musk.

via Financial Times|
#donald-trump#george-soros#politics
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Receives Ovation from Inmates After Court Victory
world1 year ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Receives Ovation from Inmates After Court Victory

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs received a standing ovation from inmates after his acquittal on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, highlighting a significant legal victory despite his ongoing incarceration for prostitution-related charges. His defense team successfully challenged the prosecution's case through strategic cross-examinations and a compelling narrative, emphasizing the importance of resilience and hope for incarcerated Black men in America.

via WKBN.com|
#court-victory#inmates#legal-trial