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sports-crime1 year ago

Co-Conspirator in Jontay Porter Betting Scandal Arrested Fleeing to Australia

A Brooklyn man, Long Phi Pham, was arrested while attempting to flee to Australia, charged with conspiring with banned NBA player Jontay Porter and others to defraud a gambling company. Porter allegedly manipulated game outcomes to settle gambling debts, leading to significant profits for the conspirators. The scheme was uncovered after suspicious betting patterns were flagged, resulting in Porter's lifetime NBA ban and ongoing legal troubles for the group.

via Yahoo Sports|
#arrest#gambling-fraud#jontay-porter
crime2 years ago

"Rapper Young Thug's Racketeering Trial Begins, Lyrics Under Scrutiny"

Rapper Young Thug's racketeering trial has begun in Georgia, with prosecutors using his own lyrics as evidence of his alleged involvement in a violent street gang. Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, has been in jail since May 2022 on charges related to criminal street gang activity. Prosecutors argue that his music label, YSL, is not a legitimate business but a street gang affiliated with the Bloods gang. The trial, expected to last around six months, will also be closely watched for its parallels to the case against former President Donald Trump, who is facing similar charges under the RICO Act.

via BBC.com|
#crime#free-speech#gang-activity
politics2 years ago

Trump Co-Defendants Offered Plea Deals as Legal Heat Intensifies

At least six individuals, including Jenna Ellis and Sidney Powell, have accepted plea deals in the Fulton County, Georgia, indictment related to Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The details of the plea deals have not been disclosed, but sources indicate that more individuals have been offered or are in talks about potential deals. The strategy may be to get co-defendants to cooperate and isolate Trump. So far, none of the co-defendants who accepted plea deals have had to plead guilty to the racketeering charge or received prison time. It is unclear if Rudy Giuliani, one of the key co-defendants, has received a plea deal.

via Business Insider|
#donald-trump#fulton-county#indictment
crime2 years ago

"Massive RICO Charges Filed Against Protesters at Atlanta Police Center"

Over 60 activists have been charged with RICO Act violations for allegedly conspiring to halt the construction of an Atlanta police training center, known as "Cop City," which has been the subject of violent protests. The indictment accuses members of the group Defend the Atlanta Forest of illegally occupying the site and engaging in criminal activities such as trespassing, vandalism, and posting threats online. The group describes itself as a coalition of anarchists, eco-activists, and community organizers aiming to protect the environment and oppose the expansion of a "hyper-militarized" police force. The clearing of the training center site has already begun, but a petition is circulating to halt the project pending a referendum.

via Reuters|
#activists#atlanta#crime
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

Trump's Trial Date Set for March 4th: A Historic Moment in the Making

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has requested the court to expedite the trial against former President Donald Trump and 18 others, who are being tried together on charges related to Georgia's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. Willis's motion asks for a deadline for defendants to sever themselves from the larger case. The request comes after one defendant requested a speedy trial, prompting Willis to respond. The charges include RICO violations, solicitation of violation of oath by a public officer, conspiracy, forgery, filing false documents, and making false statements. This is the fourth criminal case against Trump since March.

via Fox News|
#donald-trump#fani-willis#fulton-county
politics2 years ago

"Trump and Allies Set for Arraignment on Sept. 6, Mug Shot Controversy Ensues"

Former President Donald Trump and 18 of his allies, including Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell, will be arraigned on September 6 in Georgia for allegedly conspiring to overturn the state's 2020 election results. The defendants face charges including violating Georgia's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, conspiring to commit election fraud, and perjury. Trump and several others have denied wrongdoing. The arraignment will be the initial hearing where the charges will be outlined, and the defendants will have the opportunity to enter their pleas.

via USA TODAY|
#arraignment#donald-trump#election-fraud
politics2 years ago

Mark Meadows Turns Himself in at Fulton County Jail for 2020 Election Case

Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows surrendered at Georgia's Fulton County Jail on charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election in the state. He is accused of soliciting Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to violate his oath of office by participating in a call in which Trump asked to "find" enough votes to win the state. Meadows denied wrongdoing and is seeking to move his case to federal court. Nine other defendants, including Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman, have turned themselves in, and former President Donald Trump is expected to surrender today.

via USA TODAY|
#capitol-attack#election-conspiracy#georgia
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

Trump Co-Defendants Urged to Consider Cooperation, Echoing Georgia Case Against Rapper

Former President Donald Trump's 18 co-defendants listed in the Georgia indictment, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, are likely being advised by their lawyers to consider flipping and providing evidence against Trump. The indictment alleges that Trump and his allies attempted to overturn the state's election results through false statements, harassment, and solicitation of officials. All defendants face charges under the Georgia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. Legal analyst Neal Katyal suggests that Giuliani, Meadows, and attorney Ken Chesebro are particularly vulnerable. The indictment poses financial and professional ruin for the defendants, increasing the likelihood of cooperation with prosecutors.

via Newsweek|
#co-defendants#donald-trump#flipping