Narcotics

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

Narcotics Deal Gone Wrong: Jury Selection Begins in Jam Master Jay Murder Trial

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Jury selection begins in Brooklyn, New York today for the trial of two men who are accused of the 2002 murder of Jason Mizell, also known as Jam Master Jay of the iconic hip-hop group Run-DMC. Ronald Washington, 59, and Karl Jordan, 40, are facing charges related to the fatal shooting that took place in a recording studio in Queens. On the night of October 30, 2002, Mizell was at his recording studio, 24/7 Studio, located in Queens, New York. Prosecutors allege that Washington and Jordan entered the studio armed with firearms. Washington allegedly pointed … Read more