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Suspect’s Houston lawyer reveals shocking details: Alleged captor has child with the woman held against her will

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HOUSTON (AP) — A lawyer for the Houston man accused of holding a woman captive said on Wednesday that his client has a son with the alleged victim. The suspect, whose identity has been withheld, was arrested earlier this week after the woman reported the alleged captivity to authorities. According to the lawyer, the suspect and the alleged victim were involved in a relationship and have a 5-year-old son together. The lawyer also emphasized that his client denies the allegations and plans to fight the charges. The details of the alleged captivity remain undisclosed. The … Read more

Former Vitol Oil Trader Allegedly Orchestrated Bribery Scheme in Houston, Unveils Prosecutors

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HOUSTON (AP) — A former oil trader at Vitol has been accused of running a bribery scheme from Houston, according to prosecutors. The trader, who was identified as Anthony Stimler, allegedly paid bribes to officials in Brazil, Ecuador, and Mexico to secure oil trading deals. Court documents reveal that Stimler used intermediaries to funnel over $8 million in bribes to government officials. The bribes were disguised as payments for consulting services or charitable donations. The scheme reportedly lasted from 2015 to 2020. Prosecutors claim that Stimler’s actions violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which prohibits … Read more

Grand Jury Clears Houston Man Involved in Viral Taco Restaurant Shooting

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HOUSTON, Texas – A grand jury has made a decision regarding a man who fatally shot an armed robber at a taco restaurant. The individual, who is from Houston, Texas, will not face charges after shooting and killing the armed robber. The incident gained attention after a video of the shooting went viral on social media in 2023. According to Attorney Juan L. Guerra Junior, who represents the man, the grand jury declined to charge his client. Guerra explained that his client acted in self-defense, stating, “The danger at the time was real, and he … Read more

Grand Jury Clears Man in Fatal Shooting of Alleged Robber at Busy Houston Taqueria

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HOUSTON, Texas – A grand jury in Harris County has decided not to file charges against a man who fatally shot an alleged robber at a local taqueria. The incident, which occurred at the El Ranchito restaurant on S. Gessner, gained national attention as video footage captured the shooting and activists claimed it was “overkill.” The shooting took place on January 5, 2023, and almost a year later, the case was reviewed by grand jurors following an HPD investigation. They carefully examined the security video, which showed Eric Eugene Washington entering the establishment and going … Read more