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Man pleads guilty to murder-for-hire plot
Eastern District of Texas
A Honduran national residing in Port Arthur has pleaded guilty to federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas.
Santos Orellana-Hernandez, 47, pleaded guilty to use of interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire, tampering with a witness by intimidation and threats, and conspiracy to commit witness tampering. Orellana-Hernandez entered his guilty plea today before U.S. District Judge Thad Heartfield.
“Public safety in the Eastern District of Texas is enhanced by the excellent partnerships we have between local and federal law enforcement. In this case, as soon as the Port Arthur Police Department learned of the defendant’s plot to kill his Port Arthur family’s relatives in Honduras, they coordinated with the FBI, who moved swiftly to prevent any bloodshed,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. “I also commend the tremendous work of the investigative and p
May 29, 1868: The East Tennessee Union Flag advised readers, “To cure warts on horses and cattle, take a small quantity of blue vitriol, pulverize it, and add enough water
Feb. 16, 1866: The East Tennessee Union Flag reported that the Franklin Academy, located about six miles from Jonesborough, would âresume operations February 15th under the direction of W.G. Gibbs. Boarding can be had near the Academy at $3 per week.â
âTuition fee ranging from $7 to $15, and payable at the close of the five month session.â
Jonesborough was spelled that way in 1866.
Three dollars in 1866 is now worth about $49.15. Seven dollars is currently worth about $114.67, and $15.00 is worth about $246.00. (Source: www.in2013dollars.com)
Feb. 16, 1888: According to The Comet, âMr. G.E. Swadley, living about eight miles from Johnson City has discovered silver ore on his land. He will examine into the quality and quantity of the ore and if it will justify him to do so he will work the mine at once.â