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Lil Tjay’s Lawyer Sets Record Straight: Rapper Not Indicted in Gang-Related Charges

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Bronx, NY — The legal team for rapper Tione Jayden Merritt, known professionally as Lil Tjay, is seeking to correct what they say are false reports linking the artist to a federal gang indictment. The 23-year-old Bronx native was recently rumored to be implicated in charges against a group identified as the Slattery Gang, or “Slaughtery” Gang, which has been tied to a series of violent crimes, including 14 shootings. The Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark, alongside NYC Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban, last month announced the indictment of several gang members. However, Lil … Read more

Swansea Man Indicted on Multiple Charges for Role in January 6 Capitol Riot

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WASHINGTON — A former business owner from Swansea, Massachusetts, has been indicted on multiple charges stemming from his alleged participation in the January 6 Capitol riots. Michael St. Pierre is facing a seven-count superseding indictment that includes a felony charge of civil disorder, according to a document filed Wednesday in the District of Columbia. The charges against St. Pierre also comprise several misdemeanors: destruction of government property; unauthorized entry into restricted building or grounds; disorderly and disruptive behavior in a restricted setting; physical violence in a restricted building; disorderly conduct in a Capitol building; and … Read more

DC Council Member Trayon White Indicted for Bribery by Grand Jury

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Washington, D.C. — Washington D.C. Council member Trayon White is facing a federal bribery charge, according to court documents unsealed this week. White, who has held his seat representing Ward 8 since 2017, is accused of accepting illicit payments totaling $40,000 in exchange for political favors, casting a shadow over the city’s governance. Investigations reveal that between 2019 and 2022, White allegedly engaged in numerous transactions that questioned his integrity as a public official. He is charged with receiving multiple cash payments, some of which were purportedly exchanged in envelopes, and routed through intermediaries to … Read more

Fast Food Dispute Turns Deadly: Customer Indicted for Murder of Employee Over Order Issue

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Memphis, TN — A fast food restaurant in Memphis became the scene of a tragic incident when an altercation over a food order escalated, resulting in the death of a worker, authorities reported on Thursday. The Shelby County grand jury has now indicted the customer involved, who is accused of fatally shooting the employee following a dispute that witnesses say was sparked by a mistake in the order. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed pending further legal proceedings, faces charges of first-degree murder. This decision comes after thorough deliberation by the grand jury, … Read more