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From OJ onward, explore the less glamorous side of celebrity life and famous faces accused, vindicated and convicted.
The Complex Life of the World's Most Notorious Drug Lord"
The Complex Life of the World's Most Notorious Drug Lord" Pablo Escobar was a notorious Colombian drug lord who rose to power in the 1970s and 1980s as the leader of the Medellín Cartel. He was known for his ruthless tactics and vast wealth, and at one point was considered one of the richest men in the world.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Criminal
Torey Lanez
Who is Torey Lanez ? Daystar Shmuel Shua Peterson (born July 27, 1992), known professionally as Tory Lanez, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He gained initial recognition from the mixtape My Soul: The 416 Story, which was released in August 2013. In 2015, Tory Lanez signed to producer Benny Blanco's Mad Love Records through Introscope Records.
By Malaimuthu3 years ago in Criminal
Rizzuto Crime Family Emerges Victorious in Bloody Turf War with Bonanno Crime Family
Rizzuto Crime Family Emerges Victorious in Bloody Turf War with Bonanno Crime Family As Marco Vettori consolidated his power and solidified his position as the new leader of the Canadian Syndicate, he faced many challenges. There were rival mafia groups that sought to take him down, and he also had to deal with the constant threat of law enforcement agencies that were determined to put him and his organization behind bars.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Criminal
Pablo Escobar: The Rise and Fall of a Powerful Drug Lord
Pablo Escobar: The Rise and Fall of a Powerful Drug Lord Pablo Escobar was a Colombian drug lord who rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s as the leader of the Medellín Cartel, which was responsible for smuggling vast amounts of cocaine into the United States. Born into a poor family in Rionegro, Colombia in 1949, Escobar began his criminal career as a thief and later became involved in the drug trade.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Criminal
"El Mencho and the CJNG: The Rise of a Powerful and Violent Drug Cartel in Mexico"
"El Mencho and the CJNG: The Rise of a Powerful and Violent Drug Cartel in Mexico" José Rodolfo Villarreal Hernández, better known by his alias "El Mencho," is a Mexican drug lord and the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of the most powerful and violent criminal organizations in Mexico.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Criminal
Mexican cartels have turned to fentanyl
Mexican cartels have turned to fentanyl A white pillared mansion in the hills of the opulent Lomas neighborhood of Mexico City, close to an embassy and UN facilities, was the scene of the largest drug cash bust in history. Federal officials from Mexico found a pile of $205 million in bills, along with pesos, Euros, and Hong Kong dollars, after they burst through the property's decorative gates in 2007. But it wasn't the property of one of the scarred and vicious drug lords from the mountains of Mexico; rather, it belonged to the well-dressed Chinese-born businessman Zhenli Ye Gon.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Criminal
The 34 Best True Crime Documentaries and Series of 2022 (So Far)
The 34 Best True Crime Documentaries and Series of 2022 (So Far) All fans of true crime, take note: A fresh slate of compelling new documentaries and scripted true-crime shows to watch arrives with the start of a new year. We can already see trends developing for the real crime themes that will come as new projects are launched. The Summer of Scam(opens in new tab), anyone?) and other crimes that captured our attention in the past are developed into a series in 2022 that will detail everything we now know about what happened. These 2022 true-crime documentaries and series are for those itching to learn the entire tale of their favorite con artists.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Criminal
10 Lesser-Known Americans Currently Detained in Non-U.S. Prisons
10 Lesser-Known Americans Currently Detained in Non-U.S. Prisons Some people applauded and others denounced Brittney Griner's recent release from a Russian jail colony on the morning of December 8, 2022. On the same day, Sarah Krivanek, an American citizen who had been ordered deported from Russia owing to a domestic dispute, also left the country. Krivanek, in contrast to Griner, did not take part in the prisoner swap that saw Griner traded for Viktor Bout, the subject of the Nicholas Cage movie Lord of War from 2005. Paul Whelan, a former Marine and corporate executive who was found guilty of espionage and is currently serving a 16-year term, is a third prisoner who is well-known. What many people don't realize is that there are many more prisoners being held in jails outside of the United States than just these three. There are many more of these people; this article only names ten.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Criminal
Permanent Daylight Saving Time will hurt our health, experts say
CNN The end of Daylight Saving Time is upon us again, an autumn tradition when the United States, Europe, most of Canada and a number of other countries move their clocks backwards an hour in a sort of Groundhog Day trust fall. We’ll move them forward (again) next spring when governments put daylight saving back in place.
By Weight Lose Coach - Anna Popova3 years ago in Criminal
The Man Who Kidnapped a Princess for the British NHS
Ian Ball has been an inmate of Broadmoor since 1974 when he committed an attempted kidnapping of one of Britain's most famous women. The incident just yards from Buckingham Palace caused a media sensation and changed royal protocols forever.
By Sam H Arnold3 years ago in Criminal
Sinaloa Cartel
Sinaloa Cartel The Sinaloa Cartel is an association of some of Mexico's top capos and is frequently referred to as the biggest and most powerful drug trafficking organization in the Western Hemisphere. The members of the coalition work together to protect themselves, utilizing their connections at the highest levels and corrupting elements of the federal police and military to preserve an advantage over competitors.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Criminal
