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Criminal Defense Attorney Caught in Sting Operation Attempting to Solicit Prostitute, Ohio Attorney General Announces

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A criminal defense attorney specializing in solicitation cases was recently apprehended in Ohio for attempting to hire a prostitute, announced Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost last week. The attorney, Kenneth Martin, was one of two men caught in a sting operation conducted by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force. Both individuals were allegedly attempting to purchase sex services. According to reports, Martin came across a prostitution ad on a website associated with human trafficking. He agreed to pay $180 to someone he believed was a prostitute and arranged to meet them … Read more

Legal Ethic Dilemma: Renowned Prostitution Defense Lawyer Caught in Undercover Sex Sting Operation

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Lisbon, Ohio – A surprising turn of events has unfolded in this quaint town, reminiscent of a legal drama. Kenneth Martin, a 72-year-old criminal defense lawyer specializing in prostitution and solicitation defense, and Coty Salman, a 31-year-old individual from Youngstown, are facing charges after being caught in a sex sting operation. The operation was orchestrated by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force, revealing an ironic twist to Martin’s professional narrative. Attorney General Dave Yost has announced the charges against Martin and Salman, shedding light on the troubling reality that even those who defend the … Read more

Northern California Syndicate Members Convicted for Multi-Million Dollar Drug Operation, Including Fentanyl and Cocaine Seizures

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SAN FRANCISCO, California – Three members of syndicates in Northern California have been convicted of multiple narcotics offenses after an eight-day trial, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The trial presented evidence from intercepted calls between April 2018 and February 2019 as part of a federal wiretap investigation into two drug suppliers in the East Bay. The intercepted calls revealed that the suppliers obtained drugs from sources in Mexico. Federal prosecutors showcased several significant drug seizures as evidence, including 8.8 pounds of fentanyl and heroin valued at up to $1.1 million, 18 pounds of methamphetamine, … Read more

82 Individuals Indicted in an Eastern Panhandle Drug-Trafficking Operation: Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Cocaine Seized

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Ranson, West Virginia – A major drug-trafficking operation that distributed fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine has been dismantled in the Eastern Panhandle, with 82 individuals indicted by a federal grand jury. The case, which spanned multiple states, involved a network that supplied large quantities of fentanyl to the area. Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Omps-Botteicher confirmed the charges during a press conference at the Ranson Police Department, where she highlighted the significance of the indictment. The investigation resulted in the seizure of 10 kilograms of fentanyl, as well as cocaine, methamphetamine, firearms, and substantial assets. Acting Special … Read more