SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Two men convicted of smuggling 53 migrants who died in a sweltering tractor-trailer face sentencing on Friday, with the possibility of life imprisonment. Felipe Orduna-Torres and Armando Gonzales-Ortega were found guilty of involvement in a human smuggling conspiracy that resulted in one of the deadliest incidents in recent U.S. history. In … Read more
Los Angeles — Cassie Ventura took the stand for a second day Wednesday, providing emotional testimony about her tumultuous relationship with Sean “Diddy” Combs during his federal trial on charges related to sex trafficking and racketeering. Combs, 55, has denied the allegations, which include using his wealth and influence to exploit women and subject them … Read more
Washington — President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a forceful strategy against Mexican drug cartels, potentially using military-grade drone strikes. This action reflects an escalated effort to handle the cross-border trafficking of narcotics that has plagued the United States, according to sources familiar with the administration’s deliberations. The proposition involves deploying drones capable of precision … Read more
MEMPHIS, TN – A grim case unfolded in Memphis as a 45-year-old man faces multiple charges after allegedly impregnating a minor and disposing of the newborn in a gas station dumpster. James Boothe, arrested on January 27, has been indicted by a grand jury, highlighting a series of distressing allegations. The charges against Boothe include … Read more
CHICAGO — A local man already facing murder charges has now been implicated in a child sex trafficking case, according to federal authorities. Brandon Sanders, a resident of West Rogers Park, had initially been arrested for the alleged stabbing of an HVAC contractor, Rasim Katanic, earlier this year. The investigation into Katanic’s death led authorities … Read more
CHICAGO, IL — A man from Chicago’s West Rogers Park, already facing murder charges for a 2023 stabbing incident, is now facing additional federal charges of child sex trafficking, including one count involving a minor. Brandon Sanders, the accused, was initially charged after police alleged he stabbed HVAC contractor Rasim Katanic to death atop a … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A federal operation led by the FBI’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force turned tragic on Monday morning when an agent fatally shot an armed man identified as Ethan Michael Gosch during the execution of a search warrant. The incident occurred in the 3000 block of NW 73rd Street, where … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Federal prosecutors announced on Friday that a series of robberies, resulting in four fatalities, were orchestrated by a notorious gang operating a multistate drug and firearm trafficking ring. These criminals also exploited dating websites to recruit individuals for a prostitution ring, officials said. The gang, referred to by authorities as the “fentanyl … Read more
A criminal gang known for trafficking drugs and firearms, and exploiting dating websites to lure individuals into prostitution schemes, has been implicated in a spate of robberies across multiple states that resulted in four fatalities, federal authorities disclosed. Operating from New Valley, Pennsylvania, the group covered a territory stretching from New Hampshire to Virginia. U.S. … Read more
SCRANTON, Pa. — Federal prosecutors announced charges Friday against seven individuals linked to a criminal gang that allegedly engaged in a string of violent robberies across multiple states, leading to four fatalities. The gang, identified for its narcotics trafficking and firearms dealings, also exploited dating websites to recruit potential clients for prostitution, further extending their … Read more