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Oregon business owner gets prison for laundering drug money to Mexico
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crime1d ago

Oregon business owner gets prison for laundering drug money to Mexico

https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/01/oregon-business-owner-gets-prison-for-laundering-drug-money-to-mexico.html
Oregonlive.com
  • Barrera Orantes, owner of La Popular stores, was sentenced to three years and five months in federal prison.
  • The judge sentenced her to three years and five months in prison.
  • From August through November 2024, La Popular sent more than $4.2 million to Mexico linked to drug trafficking.
  • Investigators began the case in 2021 after tips from a confidential informant.
  • La Popular charged a 10% fee for each transaction, netting at least $1.8 million.
  • Cash was seized during searches, including $120,000 found at Beaverton home.
  • Authorities seized more than $300,000 in cash and other assets from the stores and home.
  • Orantes could face deportation following sentencing.
  • The La Popular stores operated in multiple Oregon and Washington locations.
  • The case involved money transfers to places in Mexico tied to drug trafficking networks.
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Fugees' Pras Michel Denied Bail As He Appeals Foreign Influence Conviction, 14-Year Sentence
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crime1d ago

Fugees' Pras Michel Denied Bail As He Appeals Foreign Influence Conviction, 14-Year Sentence

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/fugees-pras-michel-denied-bail-appeal-conviction-prison-1235503566/
Rollingstone.com
  • Michel remains in custody after the bail denial, with a 14-year sentence under appeal.
  • Judge granted a two-month delay before surrender to allow the appeal process to proceed.
  • Michel argued trial errors included mislabeling him as a conspirator and FBI opinions on guilt.
  • Prosecutors said Michel helped channel funds linked to 1MDB into lobbying efforts.
  • Michel’s spokesperson labeled the case an 'unprecedented trial' challenging his constitutional rights.
  • The indictment initially charged illegal contributions to a 2012 Obama campaign and expanded to multiple offenses.
  • The case centers on Michel’s ties to Low Taek Jho, the 1MDB financier.
  • Michel defended himself, saying the outcomes were not worth the risk of breaking laws.
  • The court required ongoing action to pursue the appeal with the D.C. Circuit.
  • The judge scheduled the new surrender date for March 30, delaying the original January 27 deadline.
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Federal judge appears skeptical of DOJ's argument for White House ballroom construction
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politics21h ago

Federal judge appears skeptical of DOJ's argument for White House ballroom construction

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/federal-judge-appears-skeptical-dojs-argument-white-house-ballroom-con-rcna255496
Nbcnews.com
  • A federal judge appeared skeptical of the DOJ's argument defending the White House ballroom project and related bunker work.
  • Judge Leon did not rule from the bench but promised a decision next month.
  • Opponents argue the president lacks constitutional authority to tear down and rebuild the East Wing for a ballroom.
  • Proponents cite federal statutes and private donors to justify funding the $400 million project.
  • The White House notes that not all historic structures require direct congressional authorization, citing past projects.
  • The case examines how funding mechanisms could affect construction timelines and security concerns.
  • The administration argues the project relies on donations and not taxpayer money.
  • NBC News reports Gary Grumbach provided the coverage from Washington, D.C.
  • The court case involves the National Trust for Historic Preservation challenging funding methods.
  • The judge's questions focused on the funding mechanism and executive authority in the project.
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I’m live from the courtroom with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney and head of Android Sameer Samat.
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technology19h ago

I’m live from the courtroom with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney and head of Android Sameer Samat.

https://www.theverge.com/policy/865815/im-live-from-the-courtroom-with-epic-ceo-tim-sweeney-and-head-of-android-sameer-samat
Theverge.com
  • Epic and Google discuss settlement while Judge Donato presides, signaling a potential end to years-long litigation.
  • Epic CEO Tim Sweeney and Google's Android chief Sameer Samat participate in a courtroom briefing about the case.
  • The court session centers on potential settlement terms for Epic and Google's Unreal Engine and services deal.
  • The Verge frames the proceedings as part of a broader feud and negotiation between tech giants.
  • Courtroom observers note the lineup of Epic and Google executives as the case unfolds.
  • The live story is authored by Sean Hollister, a Verge Senior Editor, with cross-topic relevance to Android and gaming.
  • The coverage underscores that the case touches on legal and strategic implications for Unreal Engine.
  • The live report signals the courtroom moment as a turning point in a years-long dispute.
  • The article notes the personalities and small courtroom details as context for the negotiations.
  • The coverage references the broader tech-policy environment around AI and gaming discussions.
  • The report highlights that the case could influence future dealings between platform owners and developers.
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Judge warns Trump administration from changing plaintiffs immigration status in First Amendment case
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politics9h ago

Judge warns Trump administration from changing plaintiffs immigration status in First Amendment case

https://apnews.com/article/rubio-palestinian-academics-deportation-15053ac60d61363e16e7d3efdda73785
Apnews.com
  • A federal judge allowed noncitizen academics in a pro-Palestinian case to seek relief if their immigration status changes as retaliation for free speech.
  • Young described the policy as an unconstitutional conspiracy to limit free speech and create a chilling effect on scholars.
  • The judge said a noncitizen challenging status change must show membership in the two plaintiff groups and current, valid status before Sept. 30, 2025.
  • The decision comes after evidence showed the government targeted more than 5,000 pro-Palestinian protesters during the campaign.
  • The court highlighted concerns about retaliation against academics for exercising First Amendment rights.
  • Judge Ramya Krishnan of the Knight First Amendment Institute commented on the administration's intimidation tactics being 'lawless'.
  • The ruling indicates potential remedies to protect First Amendment rights for affected academics.
  • The case has included public figures and university affiliates connected to Tufts and Columbia universities.
  • The judge criticized high-level officials for not honoring the First Amendment in this conduct.
  • The court acknowledged the complex path for Khalil’s case through immigration courts before the appellate ruling addressed jurisdiction.
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Reagan judge exposes Trump admin by unsealing docs in chilling arrest case: report
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politics5h ago

Reagan judge exposes Trump admin by unsealing docs in chilling arrest case: report

https://www.rawstory.com/dhs-2675009082/
Rawstory.com
  • A Reagan-era U.S. District Judge unsealed court documents detailing DHS actions in the Öztürk case.
  • The documents suggest DHS arrested Rumeysa Öztürk mainly on inferences from an op-ed she co-authored.
  • Öztürk was a Turkish citizen on a valid student visa and was arrested by masked DHS officers in broad daylight.
  • The DHS summary cited potential violations of executive orders on antisemitism as part of the context.
  • Officials referenced broader cases, linking actions to critics of Israeli policy at universities.
  • The unsealed material adds to scrutiny of DHS justification in high-profile migrant enforcement cases.
  • The article notes Öztürk’s detention followed by a judge’s order for her release.
  • The report ties the case to broader debates over antisemitism policy and immigration enforcement.
  • The unsealed documents include a DHS summary by Andre Watson about potential policy consequences.
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