Conspiracy

Former South Korean Defense Minister Arrested Amid Allegations of Martial Law Conspiracy

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SEOUL, South Korea — Former South Korean Defense Minister, Kim Yong-hyun, was arrested Sunday over his alleged involvement in a brief attempt by President Yoon Suk Yeol to declare martial law. Authorities have initiated a wide-ranging inquiry, which also targets the president and a senior military commander, over accusations classified as insurrection. Earlier, Kim had resigned from his position in the administration. His arrest followed actions by the police that included a raid on his residence and restrictions on his ability to travel abroad, signaling a serious escalation in the legal actions surrounding the controversial … Read more

Businessman Wins $1.7 Million in High-Stakes Legal Battle Over Severance Conspiracy Claims

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St. Louis, Missouri — A St. Louis jury awarded businessman Scott Roy over $1.7 million in a protracted legal battle against his former employer, Bull Moose Tube Company (BMT), after a counterclaim was dismissed that accused him and other executives of extracting money through unauthorized severance agreements. The conflict unfolded over four years of litigation associated with breach of contract claims by Roy and six other former executives of BMT. These executives sought enforcement of lucrative severance packages allegedly totaling $7.8 million. While six of the claims were settled out of court, Roy chose to … Read more

California Trio Indicted for Massive Meth Distribution Conspiracy; Faces Decades in Prison and Million-Dollar Fines

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SACRAMENTO, California — Federal investigators have charged three California residents in a significant drug conspiracy case focusing on the distribution of large quantities of methamphetamine. The accused include a young man from Watsonville and a couple from Hood, as detailed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The grand jury indictment names Francisco Cornejo-Quezada, 21, Shawn Eric Morales Sr., 51, and Renee Michele Hermann, 54, as co-conspirators in the scheme to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamine. Both Morales and Hermann face additional charges for possession with intent to distribute the drug. According to the U.S. Attorney … Read more

Federal Jury Convicts Man in Major U.S. Illegal Streaming Case, Finds Him Guilty of Copyright Conspiracy

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Las Vegas, NV — A Cuban national and U.S. permanent resident, Yoany Vaillant, has been convicted by a federal jury for his involvement in operating Jetflicks, an illicit streaming service that hosted a substantial archive of pirated TV shows. At 43, Vaillant now faces serious legal repercussions for his role in what has become one of the largest cases concerning digital content piracy. Vaillant was found guilty of conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement on charges linked to a larger scheme involving eight individuals. This operation, based out of Las Vegas, provided subscribers unauthorized access … Read more