Judge Faces Backlash for Issuing 10-Year Sentence in First-Degree Murder Case Despite Guidelines

Greenbelt, MD — In a recent legal decision that has sparked outrage within the community and the state’s legal system, 21-year-old Anderson Blanco-Diaz received a notably lenient sentence for a severe crime. Despite being convicted of first-degree murder, a crime which typically carries a life sentence, Blanco-Diaz will serve only 10 years, as ruled by Judge Darren Johnson in Prince George’s County Court. Anderson Blanco-Diaz, originally from Greenbelt, was implicated in the murder of 27-year-old Antoine Dorsey, whose body was discovered on Beaver Dam Road in Beltsville, close to a federal property, on July 5, … Read more

Arkansas Residents Face 10-Year Sentence and $10 Million Fine After Major Drug Indictment, Multi-Agency Investigation Reveals

ROGERS, Ark. – Five individuals from Arkansas have been indicted on drug charges that could result in a prison sentence of at least 10 years and a fine of up to $10 million, according to court officials in Oklahoma. In addition to the conspiracy charges, Rito and Jose Alvarado-Gomez, along with Villeda, are facing charges of selling methamphetamine. The charges stem from an ongoing joint investigation conducted by multiple law enforcement agencies. The identities of the indicted individuals, as well as specific details of the case, have not been disclosed at this time. However, officials … Read more