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Son of ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges
NBC News· 2025-12-02 13:43
One of the sons of Mexican drug king Penel Chapo is taking a plea deal in a major US drug trafficking case. In a federal court in Chicago yesterday, Waqin Guzman Lopez pleaded guilty to two counts of drug trafficking and continuing a criminal enterprise. He admitted to overseeing the transport of tens of thousands of kilos of drugs into the US through underground tunnels.Comes months after his brother also entered into a plea deal. The pair is accused of running a faction of the Sinaloa cartel once led by t ...
'Operation Royal Flush' exposes alleged gambling schemes backed by the Mafia
NBC News· 2025-10-23 16:10
With the alleged involvement of three Lacosa Nosra crime families, one NBA head coach, a Hall of Famer no less, and former NBA players, the years of investigative work that culminated with this morning's operation seem reminiscent of a Hollywood movie. But this wasn't luck, and this wasn't theatrics. This was an evidencedriven, relentless, and unified effort among law enforcement through what we have dubbed Operation Royal Flush.HSI New York along with our task force personnel from the Waterfront Commission ...
Epstein's 'chilling' secrets exposed with bombshell personal email 'trove' on Maxwell, Trump, others
MSNBC· 2025-09-11 23:38
Epstein Case Developments - Bloomberg obtained 18,000 leaked emails from Epstein's personal Yahoo account, shedding new light on his predatory tactics [1] - The emails reinforce Jlane Maxwell's significant role in Epstein's criminal activities [2] - Maxwell advised Epstein on his 2008 plea deal, discussing legal options like "Lewd and Lascivious conduct" versus "procuring minors for prostitution" [3][4] - Emails show Maxwell's involvement in managing Epstein's affairs, including finances and relationships with victims [5][10][11] Key Individuals and Connections - Trump's name appears in three minor instances within the emails, with one email noting Porters may have interviewed Trump about Epstein's case in 2007 [6] - An accountant spreadsheet tracked nearly $2 million in spending, including gifts and cash payments to victims and public figures [11] - A $11,000 Rolex watch was allegedly intended for Tom Bareric, now the ambassador to Turkey, who denies receiving it [12] Business and Wealth - The source of Epstein's wealth remains an unanswered question, with ongoing reporting into the matter [17] - Emails reveal an intense lobbying campaign behind the scenes [17] Victims and Abuse - Emails discussed the recruitment, grooming, and manipulation of young women, including minors, and strategies to discredit accusers [7] - Epstein survivors are creating a list of abusers and are committed to seeking accountability [8] - Emails reveal Epstein's emotional abuse and manipulation of women who worked for him [20]
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The Wall Street Journal· 2025-08-06 06:16
They steal your iPhone so they can trade it back to you. For a mango.Inside the criminal enterprise that's run by monkeys. https://t.co/pgJO5kgRNp ...