All articles tagged with #plea agreement
The Supreme Court declined to hear Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal regarding her 2022 conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein in abusing underage girls, ruling that her plea agreement with Florida prosecutors did not apply in New York where she was later charged, and Maxwell plans to continue pursuing legal avenues for justice.
Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' is set to plead guilty to multiple federal charges related to the distribution of ketamine, including the dose that led to actor Matthew Perry's death in October 2023. She faces decades in prison and is the last of five charged individuals to admit guilt in connection with Perry's overdose, which involved a network of drug distributors and suppliers.
Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' has agreed to plead guilty to charges related to selling ketamine that contributed to Matthew Perry's fatal overdose, avoiding a trial and facing potential up to 45 years in prison.
Bryan Kohberger, a former criminology student, pleaded guilty to the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students to avoid the death penalty, resulting in a sentence of four consecutive life terms in prison, with formal sentencing scheduled for July 23. The case drew significant attention due to its brutality and the community's shock, with Kohberger admitting to breaking into the victims' home and killing them, though motives remain unclear.
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, charged with supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry before his death, has agreed to plead guilty to four counts, facing up to 40 years in prison, as prosecutors continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Perry's overdose.
Xaviar Michael Bubudar, a Kansas City Chiefs superfan known as "ChiefsAholic," has been ordered by an Oklahoma judge to pay $10.8 million to a bank teller he assaulted during a robbery. The teller, Payton Garcia, alleged that Bubudar used a gun to assault her during a robbery of a credit union in December 2022. Although it may be difficult for Garcia to collect the money, the judgment sends an important message, according to her attorney. Bubudar pleaded guilty to a series of bank robberies and remains imprisoned until his formal sentencing in July.
A Kentucky man, Jesse E. Kipf, admitted to faking his own death and hacking into various systems to avoid paying over $100,000 in child support to his ex-wife. He pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and computer fraud, with his crimes resulting in over $195,000 in estimated damages. Kipf faces a maximum of seven years in prison and up to $500,000 in fines after taking a plea deal, with his sentencing hearing scheduled for April 12.
Alex Murdaugh, already serving two life sentences for the murders of his wife and son, is scheduled to be sentenced for nearly two dozen financial crimes. Prosecutors allege he failed a polygraph test, violating the terms of his plea agreement, but Murdaugh denies the claim. He pleaded guilty to charges including wire fraud and money laundering, and prosecutors recommend a sentence of 17.5 to almost 22 years. The federal sentence may be served concurrently with his state sentence, depending on the judge's determination of the alleged breach. Prosecutors also proposed to seal evidence related to an ongoing grand jury investigation, including the polygraph examination report. Murdaugh's attorneys argue the government's conduct raises concerns about good faith, and the judge ordered prosecutors to file a redacted version of the sealed documents.
Disgraced former attorney Alex Murdaugh failed a lie detector test, breaching his plea agreement for financial crimes, prompting US prosecutors to seek release from the agreement and potentially recommend a maximum sentence. The failed test comes ahead of his federal sentencing hearing and is related to ongoing investigations into hidden assets and potential coconspirators. Murdaugh's attorneys oppose the sealing of evidence and deny the breach, while he is already serving a 27-year state prison sentence for similar crimes and two consecutive life sentences for the murders of his wife and son.
YouTuber Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt pleaded guilty to child abuse after evidence revealed severe abuse inflicted on Franke's children, motivated by religious extremism. Franke admitted to torturing her children, including depriving them of food and water, subjecting them to physical labor, and isolating them. The abuse was documented in journal entries and videos, leading to their sentencing of up to 30 years in prison.
The federal gun case against Hunter Biden has a tentative trial date set for the week of June 3, with the trial expected to last a maximum of nine days. The case involves three counts related to possession of a gun while using narcotics, with two counts carrying maximum prison sentences of 10 years. Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty, and his attorney has filed motions to dismiss the case. A potential scheduling conflict exists with a federal tax case against Biden in California, which is scheduled to go to trial on June 20.
Gunvor, a Swiss commodities trading company, has pleaded guilty and agreed to pay over $661 million to resolve a U.S. Justice Department investigation into violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The company admitted to a corrupt scheme involving substantial bribes to Ecuadorean government officials to secure business with Petroecuador. Gunvor will pay a criminal monetary penalty of $374,560,071 and forfeit $287,138,444 in ill-gotten gains. The guilty plea and sentencing mark efforts to combat corruption, with the company also resolving investigations by Swiss and Ecuadorean authorities. Gunvor's cooperation and remedial measures were considered in the resolution, which also involved guilty pleas from individuals implicated in the bribery scheme.
A Washington state man is set to plead guilty to charges related to his involvement in the illegal killing and trafficking of over 3,000 birds, including bald eagles, for their feathers, which are highly prized by Native American tribes for ceremonial use. The man and a co-defendant are accused of selling eagle parts on the black market, with feathers from immature golden eagles being especially valued. The case highlights the ongoing problem of illegal wildlife trafficking and the need for stronger enforcement against buyers to disrupt the market.
Family Dollar, owned by Dollar Tree, has agreed to pay $41.6 million after more than 1,200 dead rodents, feces, urine, and dead birds were found in its Arkansas distribution center, leading to the closure of stores in multiple states. The chain was charged with holding FDA-regulated products in insanitary conditions and has entered a plea agreement. U.S. Attorney Jonathan D. Ross expressed disbelief that Family Dollar continued to ship unsafe products despite knowing about the rodent and pest issues at its distribution center.
Family Dollar Stores LLC pleaded guilty to holding consumer products in insanitary conditions due to a rodent infestation at its Arkansas distribution center, resulting in the largest-ever monetary criminal penalty in a food safety case of $41.675 million. The company continued to ship FDA-regulated products despite being aware of the rodent issues, leading to a voluntary recall of products sold in 404 stores. The plea agreement also requires rigorous corporate compliance and reporting for the next three years, emphasizing the importance of consumer safety and trust.