Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. Jesus Enrique Rejon Aguilar, aka “Mamito” and “Caballero,” a high ranking member of the “Los Zetas” drug cartel, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to import multi-ton quantities of cocaine and marijuana into the United States, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s[Read More…]
Law and Order
Broadview Village Trustee Charged With Forgery, Loan Fraud, Official Misconduct
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Trustee from the Village of Broadview, Judy Hargrett, 35, of Broadview, appeared in court today to face charges for allegedly falsifying her pay stubs to obtain a car loan from a local car dealership, according to the Office of Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez. Judy Hargrett,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Superintendent McCarthy Announce Reassignment of Nearly 200 Police Officers to Area Saturation Teams
Officers to Focus on Preventing Gun Violence and Gang Crimes; Civilians Hired for Administrative Duties CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy as he announced the reassignment of approximately200 sworn police officers from administrative positions to Area Headquarters where they will join existing Area Saturation Teams[Read More…]
Montana Medical Marijuana Cultivator Chris Williams to be Sentenced Friday in Federal Court
Advocates travel 3,300 miles to support Williams, protest federal attacks on medical Marijuana Missoula, MT –(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. Montana medical marijuana cultivator Chris Williams is scheduled to be sentenced Friday in what has become a widely publicized case, illustrating the Obama Administration’s aggressive federal enforcement policies in medical marijuana states.[Read More…]
Two Aryan Brotherhood of Texas Gang Members Plead Guilty to Federal Racketeering Charges
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. Two members of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas gang (ABT) pleaded guilty to racketeering charges related to their membership in the ABT’s criminal enterprise, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson of the Southern District[Read More…]
District Court Enters Permanent Injunction Against Ohio-Based Drug Manufacturer and Company’s Senior Executives
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. U.S. District Court Judge Lesley Wells entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against Ben Venue Laboratories Inc., a Bedford, Ohio-based drug manufacturer, the Justice Department announced today. The permanent injunction was also entered against George P. Doyle, president and chief executive officer, Kimberly A. Kellermann,[Read More…]
Justice Department Settles with Fayetteville Pain Center Over HIV Discrimination
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. The Justice Department announced today that, as part of its Barrier-Free Health Care Initiative, it has reached a settlement with the Fayetteville Pain Center under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The settlement resolves allegations that the Fayetteville Pain Center violated the ADA by refusing to[Read More…]
FBI: Former Chicago Police Officer Charged with Attempted Extortion of Tow Truck Driver, Selling Guns to Felon
Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- A former Chicago Police officer was charged January 28 with attempting to extort a cash bribe to steer business to a tow truck owner and also with selling three firearms to the same towing operator, who is also a convicted felon. The defendant, Ali Haleem, was charged as part[Read More…]
FBI: Suburban Chicago Lawyer Who Hosts National Radio Talk Show Indicted in $9.7 Million Mortgage Fraud Schemes
Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- A suburban Chicago lawyer who hosts a national radio talk show was indicted on federal charges for allegedly engaging in two mortgage fraud schemes that defrauded lenders of a total of approximately $9.7 million. The defendant, Warren Ballentine, allegedly schemed with others to obtain more than two dozen fraudulent[Read More…]
Justice Department Files Antitrust Lawsuit Challenging Anheuser-Busch Inbev’s Proposed Acquisition of Grupo Modelo
Merger Would Result in U.S. Consumers Paying More for Beer, Less Innovation; Lawsuit Seeks to Maintain Competition in the Beer Industry Nationwide WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. The Department of Justice filed a civil antitrust lawsuit today challenging Anheuser-Busch InBev’s (ABI) proposed acquisition of total ownership and control of Grupo Modelo. The[Read More…]
