Thai Woman Extradited To U.S., Indicted For Role In International Sex Trafficking Conspiracy
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United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald today announced the extradition and indictment of SUMALEE INTARATHONG, 59, for her role in an international Thai sex trafficking organization. The 10-count superseding indictment charges INTARATHONG with conspiracy, human trafficking violations, and visa fraud. Thirty-six co-defendants have been charged and convicted for their roles in the conspiracy. On February 16, 2021, INTARATHONG made her initial appearance before Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright and was ordered to remain in detention pending further proceedings.
According to allegations in the superseding indictment and documents filed in court, the criminal organization compelled hundreds of women from Bangkok, Thailand, to engage in commercial sex acts in various cities across the United States. Before her arrest in Belgium on August 5, 2016, INTARATHONG served as a boss
Five Gang Members Indicted For Reported Twin Cities Carjackings
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Minneapolis (KROC AM News) - Five young Twin Cities men are facing a federal indictment accusing them of being involved in a string of carjackings and other violent crimes.
The US Attorney’s office in Minneapolis says the activity was part of an overall
increase in crime in the Twin Cities last year that included
“a disturbing trend of shootings and carjackings.”
The indictment against the suspects says: “From at least May 2020 through January 2021, the defendants maintained active membership in the street gang known as the “Top 5.” The purpose of the gang was to make money for its members through criminal acts, including thefts, robberies, and distribution and sale of controlled substances. Proceeds of the money obtained through the commission of criminal acts were distributed among the Top 5 members. Top 5 members would use, carry, and possess firearms
01/25/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/26/2021 07:53
Two Men Plead Guilty to Arson of Target Corporation Headquarters
United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald today announced the guilty pleas of SHADOR TOMMIE CORTEZ JACKSON, 24, and LEROY LEMONTE PERRY WILLIAMS, 34, to one count each of conspiracy to commit arson of the Target Corporation s corporate headquarters building located at 1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota. JACKSON and WILLIAMS are scheduled to be sentenced on May 4 and May 18, 2021, respectively, before Judge Patrick J. Schiltz in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis.
According to the defendants guilty pleas and documents filed with the court, on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, Minneapolis experienced arson, rioting, and looting following the suicide of a suspect in a homicide, and in response to false rumors surrounding the man s death. JACKSON, WILLIAMS, and their co-defendant, VICTOR DEVON EDWARDS, 31, went to the Target Corporation s corporate
A Red Lake man was indicted on Friday in U.S. District Court on a second-degree murder charge.
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Pioneer Staff Report | 3:10 pm, Jan. 15, 2021 ×
RED LAKE A Red Lake man was indicted on Friday in U.S. District Court on a second-degree murder charge.
Ralph Edward Cloud, Jr., 36, of Red Lake, made his initial appearance on Jan. 15, before Magistrate Judge Jon T. Huseby in U.S. District Court, according to a release from United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald.
According to the allegations in the indictment, on Sept. 12, on the Red Lake Indian Reservation, Cloud unlawfully killed an individual with malice aforethought meaning Cloud possessed the state of mind necessary for common law murder, including the intent to kill, the intent to commit serious bodily injury, the intent to commit a felony or the exhibition of depraved indifference to human life. The distinction separates the crime from “premeditated” murder.