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tv-show-review1 year ago

'Tokyo Vice' Season 2 Finale: A Compelling Blend of Journalism and Gangster Drama

The second season finale of "Tokyo Vice" showcases the series as a great gangster show and a compelling journalism show, exploring the ethical dilemmas faced by journalist Jake Adelstein as he navigates the criminal underworld in Tokyo. The finale highlights the contrast between Jake's compromises and his editor Emi's commitment to journalistic principles, raising thought-provoking questions about the role of journalism in a society rife with corruption and power struggles.

via Vulture|
#ansel-elgort#gangster#hbo-max
crime-gang-violence1 year ago

Haiti's Gangster 'Barbecue' and the Crisis of Violent Gangs

A gangster known as "Barbecue" wields significant control over the violent slums of Haiti, where gang violence and crime are rampant. Barbecue, whose real name is Jimmy Cherizier, leads a gang called G9 Family and Allies, which has been accused of carrying out massacres and extortion in the impoverished neighborhoods of Port-au-Prince. The gang's influence has grown amid political instability and a lack of effective law enforcement in the country.

via Financial Times|
#control#crime-gang-violence#gangster
crime1 year ago

"Sam Bankman-Fried's Jailhouse Photo with Bloods Members Raises Eyebrows"

Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced FTX boss convicted of fraud, was pictured in jail alongside a former Bloods gang member named G-Lock, who described him as "weird as s--t" but "a good guy." Bankman-Fried, awaiting sentencing on March 28, was found wearing an oversized T-shirt and gym shorts and reportedly subsisting on bread and water, with the jail refusing to serve him vegan meals. G-Lock also claimed that Bankman-Fried hasn't been showering and called on President Biden to pardon him.

via New York Post |
#crime#cryptocurrency#fraud
crime2 years ago

Legal Battle Continues for Tupac Murder Suspect's Release from Custody

Tupac Shakur murder suspect Keefe D, who confessed to his involvement in the rapper's killing, awaits a decision on his bail as his lawyers argue for his release ahead of the murder trial, claiming he poses no risk to the public due to poor health and should be placed on house arrest. Prosecutors oppose the bail application, alleging that Keefe is involved in authorizing the killing of potential witnesses. Keefe's lawyers argue that he has no intention of fleeing and has changed his life since leaving the drug game in 2009, while Keefe claims his confessions were for fame and entertainment.

via The US Sun|
#bailhearing#crime#gangster
crime-and-legal2 years ago

"Prosecutors Argue Keefe D Too Risky for Bail, Citing Tupac Murder Bragging and Witness Threats"

Former gang kingpin Keefe D, real name Duane Davis, is facing a difficult time in jail as he awaits trial for the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur in 1996. Once boasting about his involvement in the case for monetary gain and entertainment, Keefe D's image has suffered among his peers, and he is now seen as a "dumba**" for incriminating himself and facing life imprisonment. Despite his previous confidence, he is struggling with the loss of status, fears for his safety, and separation from his family. His trial is set for June 3, 2024, and he will not face the death penalty if convicted.

via The US Sun|
#crime-and-legal#gangster#keefe-d
crime2 years ago

"Being a Good Neighbor: Tips and Tricks"

A man recounts a story of his neighbor's cousin, who convinced him to rob an old woman's house. They were later kidnapped by a gangster and taken to the polluted wetlands of New Jersey, where they were threatened to be killed by flesh-hungry giant newts. The man's neighbor's cousin remained calm throughout the ordeal, leaving the man to wonder if he had a plan to escape.

via tor.com|
#crime#gangster#kidnapping
politics2 years ago

Yogi declares end to mafia terror in UP after Atiq's killing

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that mafia and professional criminals can no longer terrorize businessmen in the state, adding that UP guarantees the best law and order situation. Adityanath's remarks came after the recent killing of gangster turned politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf on camera in Prayagraj town, which triggered a huge backlash and prompted the Opposition to demand his resignation citing the total collapse of law and order in the state.

via Deccan Herald|
#atiq-ahmed#gangster#law-and-order
crimepolitics2 years ago

The Controversial Life and Death of Atiq Ahmed, Gangster-Turned-Politician.

Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed was gunned down in public in Parayagraj along with his brother Ashraf by three assailants posing as reporters. Days earlier, his son, Asad, had also been killed in an encounter by the Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force, along with his accomplice, Ghulam. Ahmed's life was marked by his beginnings in crime, entry into politics, foray into national politics, political downfall, and his involvement in various criminal cases.

via Deccan Herald|
#atiq-ahmed#crimepolitics#gangster
crime2 years ago

Atiq Ahmed: From Mafia Don to Mob Justice Victim

Atiq Ahmad, a notorious criminal-politician in Uttar Pradesh, rose to power through a life of crime and intimidation. He was accused of murder at 17 and went on to run a network of gangsters in the state. Despite multiple arrests and electoral defeats, his clout in the underworld remained strong. Ahmad's sons followed in his footsteps and are currently in jail on charges of extortion, kidnapping, and assault. Ahmad himself was shot dead in a hospital premises by three youths, just days after his son was killed in an encounter.

via Greatandhra|
#atiq-ahmad#crime#criminal-politician
crime2 years ago

The Fall of Atiq Ahmed's Empire: A Timeline of Events.

Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were gunned down in Uttar Pradesh, just a day after Atiq's son was killed in an encounter with the police. Atiq was a co-accused in the 2005 Raju Pal murder case and had been ensconced in Sabarmati jail in Gujarat until March. In the past couple of months, the UP government had cracked down on properties allegedly belonging to Atiq's aides, and several people linked to the Raju Pal case had been killed in encounters with the police. Atiq and two others were found guilty in the Umesh Pal kidnapping case and sentenced to life imprisonment on 28 March.

via ThePrint|
#atiq-ahmed#crime#encounters
crime2 years ago

The Rise and Fall of Gangster-Politician Atiq Ahmed and His Family

Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, who was named in over 100 criminal cases and convicted in the Umesh Pal murder case, was shot dead along with his brother Ashraf. His son Asad Ahmed was killed in a police encounter two days prior. Atiq had sought police protection, which was denied by the Supreme Court. The anti-terror squad of Uttar Pradesh is likely to register a case against Atiq over “initial inputs of his Pakistan connection".

via News18|
#atiq-ahmed#crime#encounter
crime2 years ago

Controversial Encounters: Insights from Top Officials and Politicians

The son of former MP and gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad, who was killed in a police encounter in Jhansi on Thursday, had fired the first bullet, a senior police officer told NDTV on Thursday, refuting allegations of a staged killing. Asad Ahmad and his associate Ghulam, who were wanted for the murder of a key witness in a 2005 case involving their father, were shot dead by the Special Task Force (STF) of the state police after they allegedly fired at the officers.

via NDTV|
#atiq-ahmad#crime#gangster