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Gang Members Convicted in Bold Murder of Rapper FBG Duck: Justice Finally Served

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CHICAGO, IL – A federal jury on Wednesday reached a unanimous verdict in the case of the killing of rapper FBG Duck, convicting six reputed gang members involved in the incident. The trial, which lasted over three months, ended with emotional scenes as Duck’s mother and other family members cried and embraced each other upon hearing the verdict. The shooting took place on August 4, 2020, outside a luxury clothing store in the Gold Coast neighborhood, resulting in Duck’s death and the injuries of his girlfriend and another shopper. According to federal officials, the shooting … Read more

Convicted Murderer Denied New Trial Amid Claims of Prosecutorial Misconduct

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MUNCIE, Ind. — A convicted murderer in Delaware Circuit Court has been denied a petition for a new trial after claiming prosecutorial misconduct. Marcus Hanyard, 29, was found guilty in February 2018 of murder, conspiracy to commit burglary, and unlawful possession of a firearm. On Feb. 9, 2017, Hanyard broke into the home of a well-known drug dealer in Muncie and fatally shot Zack Farmer in the head, chest, and legs. According to court documents, Hanyard had discussed robbing the dealer, Isaiah Davis, with Matt Fisher and three others. Fisher, who purchased drugs from Davis, … Read more

Prominent Puerto Rican Lawmaker Convicted of Federal Corruption Charges

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San Juan, Puerto Rico – María Milagros “Tata” Charbonier, a well-known former legislator in Puerto Rico who is popular with conservatives, has been found guilty of federal charges related to corruption. Charbonier, an attorney who served in Puerto Rico’s House of Representatives from 2013 to 2020 and was the secretary general of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party, was indicted in August 2020. The charges against her included conspiracy, money laundering, theft, bribery, kickbacks involving federally funded programs, and obstruction of justice. She was also accused of destroying data on her mobile phone. Following the trial, … Read more

Judge Hands Down Lengthy 70-Year Prison Sentence to Convicted Killer

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BEAUMONT, Texas – A convicted killer has been sentenced to 70 years in prison by Judge Raquel West for the murder of Clifford Jones Jr. The sentencing comes after a jury took just 30 minutes to convict the defendant on Thursday morning. Jones was shot and killed in July 2020 at the Jefferson House Apartments in Beaumont, Texas. His girlfriend was also shot but survived the attack. During the trial, Jones’ mother addressed the court and read a victim’s impact statement, expressing the profound impact the crime has had on her family. The judge took … Read more