All articles tagged with #murder plot
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AOL.com
Jennifer Pan, pressured by her strict parents, orchestrated a murder plot to kill them in 2010, resulting in her life imprisonment; her case was featured in Netflix's 'What Jennifer Did' and remains under legal review for potential new trials.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NBC News
A Jan. 6 defendant, Edward Kelley, was sentenced to life in prison for plotting to kill FBI agents investigating him, despite President Trump's pardon, which a federal judge ruled did not apply to this murder plot.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
A judge denied R. Kelly's request for furlough from prison, citing lack of jurisdiction to consider his claims that prison officials plotted to kill him and other allegations, as Kelly continues serving sentences for sex crimes and racketeering.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Variety
A judge denied R. Kelly's emergency motion for release from prison amid allegations of government misconduct and threats to his life, citing lack of jurisdiction. Kelly's legal team plans to challenge his convictions based on new evidence, claiming he faces ongoing threats, including an alleged murder solicitation by prison officials.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Yahoo
R. Kelly's attorneys have filed an emergency motion for his immediate release from federal custody, alleging that officials solicited an inmate to murder him and that his life is in danger, citing evidence from an inmate who claims officials offered him freedom in exchange for Kelly's murder. Kelly is serving a 30-year sentence for sex crimes, and his legal team argues that his safety is compromised due to ongoing threats from other inmates connected to the Aryan Brotherhood.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Department of Justice
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams announced the extradition of Polad Omarov from the Czech Republic to face charges related to a murder-for-hire plot directed from Iran targeting a U.S. citizen of Iranian origin, who is a journalist, author, and human rights activist. Omarov, a leader within an Eastern European organized crime group, allegedly worked with others to attempt the murder on instructions from individuals in Iran. The plot involved surveillance, reconnaissance, and the procurement of weapons, but the assassination was not carried out. Two other defendants, including one residing in Iran, were previously arrested on the charges. The U.S. Attorney emphasized the unwavering resolve to bring to justice individuals attempting to stifle free speech in the U.S., especially at the behest of a malign foreign regime.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Heather Mack, who conspired with her boyfriend to kill her mother in Bali in 2014, has been sentenced to 26 years in a U.S. prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to kill a U.S. national. The sentence, just shy of the 28 years sought by prosecutors, also includes restitution and a fine. Mack's case drew international attention, as she was previously convicted in Indonesia and spent seven years in jail there before returning to Chicago to face federal charges.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KLAS - 8 News Now
Former NBA player Chance Comanche and his alleged co-conspirator Sakari Harnden have been arrested and charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and kidnapping in Las Vegas. Comanche, while playing in an NBA G-League game, allegedly plotted the murder of Marayna Rodgers, a sex worker, with Harnden. Comanche confessed to the murder twelve days later. The remains of Rodgers were found in Henderson, outside of Las Vegas. The motive for the murder appears to be retaliation against Rodgers for implicating Harnden's boyfriend in a double murder. Police uncovered messages between Comanche and Harnden planning the kidnapping and murder. Comanche posed as a client and met up with Rodgers, where he and Harnden allegedly strangled her. Comanche has been released from his team and is awaiting extradition to Nevada.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
Three individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with the killing of a 71-year-old woman in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Matthew Bates, Robert Jack, and Melissa Beacom allegedly plotted and carried out the murder of Alice Robson, hiding her body under her home. Bates and Jack face charges of criminal homicide, conspiracy, abuse of a corpse, and tampering with evidence, while Beacom is charged with conspiracy and criminal solicitation. They are currently in custody and will have a preliminary hearing on December 29.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WION
Indian-American US Congressmen, known as the Samosa Caucus, have warned India to actively investigate the alleged murder plot involving Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun or risk severing ties with the United States. The Congressmen called for accountability and assurance that such incidents will not happen again, emphasizing the potential damage to the partnership between the two nations. They welcomed India's decision to form a committee of inquiry but stressed the importance of addressing the allegations outlined in the indictment.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NDTV
The Czech Republic has confirmed that the Indian man, Nikhil Gupta, who was detained in June at Prague airport, was arrested at the request of the United States. The US has charged Gupta with conspiring to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil. The Czech Ministry of Justice stated that the US submitted an extradition request in August for the crime of conspiracy to commit murder for hire. The Municipal Court in Prague has ruled the extradition admissible, but the decision is not yet in legal force. Gupta has filed a petition in the Indian Supreme Court, claiming violations of fundamental rights and requesting the Indian government's intervention in his extradition. The Supreme Court has asked Gupta's lawyer to approach a court in the Czech Republic and will hear the matter on January 4.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
The new Martin Scorsese movie, "Killers of the Flower Moon," tells the true story of how members of the wealthy Osage Indian tribe in 1920s Oklahoma fell victim to a twisted mass murder plot driven by jealousy and greed. The tribe's immense wealth from oil gushers attracted the attention of William King Hale, a wealthy rancher who orchestrated a series of killings to seize their oil royalties. The FBI, then known as the Bureau of Investigation, was tasked with investigating the murders, and agent Tom White successfully unraveled the plot, leading to the conviction of Hale and others involved. The case marked a turning point for the Bureau, as it learned to effectively communicate its work to the public and became iconic as the FBI.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Holly Willoughby, a top morning news anchor in the UK, was pulled from the air after police uncovered an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her. The suspect, Gavin Plumb, who did not personally know Willoughby, was arrested and charged with soliciting to murder and kidnap. Willoughby is under police protection, and her colleagues and even the UK Prime Minister have offered their support. The investigation is ongoing, and ITV is providing support to Willoughby and her family during this distressing time.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Former reality star Savannah Chrisley is reportedly dating former football player Robert Shiver, who survived an alleged murder plot by his ex-wife. The couple was accused of plotting to kill Robert with a hitman while on vacation earlier this year. Savannah recently ended her two-year engagement with Nic Kerdiles.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
A Florida mother, Jazmin Paez, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to hire a hitman online to kill her 3-year-old son. Paez used a parody website, rentahitman.com, to submit her request, providing an address, a picture of her son, and a safe word for the potential killer. The website's creator alerted the police, who posed as the hitman and agreed to be paid $3,000 for the job. Paez is charged with first-degree solicitation of murder, while another individual, Gamaliel Soza, has been arrested for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. The parody website has previously attracted attention for similar incidents.