Narcotics

Judge Addresses Jury’s Inquiry on Narcotics Distribution Amid Legal Tensions in High-Profile Case

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U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian announced his intention to provide clarification to the jury regarding a question they raised about narcotics distribution. During the proceedings, he indicated that he would refer jurors to a specific section of their legal instructions to address their inquiry. The judge explained that the term “distribution” encompasses actual, constructive, or attempted transfer of substances. He cited that to distribute means to deliver, pass on, or hand over something to another individual, and that such actions do not necessarily have to involve a sale. In a recent note, the jury sought … Read more

Jury Selection Underway in High-Profile 2023 Firearm and Narcotics Case

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Albany, NY — Jury selection began this week in a critical trial that surrounds a 2023 arrest involving allegations of gun possession and drug-related offenses. The case, which rapidly attracted local attention, involves a suspect charged with multiple felonies, marking a significant point of interest in discussions about local crime and law enforcement efficiency. The suspect, whose identity has been withheld pending the outcome of the trial, was apprehended in a late-night operation by Albany police following tips about illegal activities in a residential neighborhood. Authorities reported finding firearms and an assortment of illegal substances … Read more

Lawyer Falls Victim to Scamsters: Stripped for ‘Narcotics Test’ and Blackmailed for Lakhs

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Bengaluru, India – Scamsters targeted a lawyer in Bengaluru, not only defrauding her of over 14 lakh (Indian currency) but also coercing her to strip on video for a “narcotics test” as a means of blackmail. The perpetrators then demanded an additional 10 lakh from her, prompting her to report the incident to the police. The lawyer’s harrowing ordeal began when she received a call from someone claiming to be from FedEx, stating that a parcel in her name had been returned. The scammers alleged that the parcel, sent from Mumbai to Thailand, contained illegal … Read more

Notoriously lenient Manhattan judge sets low bail for alleged drug dealers with $1.1 million worth of narcotics

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NEW YORK, NY – Two alleged drug dealers in Hell’s Kitchen were given unusually low bail amounts by a Manhattan judge known for her leniency. Law enforcement officials and sources reveal that prosecutors had requested a bail of $1 million each for Sergio J. Betancourt Peralta, a Mexican immigrant, and Jovanny Salas, a Colorado resident. However, Judge Valentina Morales reduced their bail to just $75,000 each, despite concerns about flight risks and the serious nature of their charges. This leniency from Judge Morales has raised questions about her approach to criminal cases. Previously, she has … Read more