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Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Yahoo
Fort Worth's Showdown Sting: 76 Busted, Tren de Aragua Cartel Tattoos Exposed
Police arrested 76 suspects for gun and drug crimes – including illegal aliens from Venezuela – after a mission called 'Operation Showdown.' Officials charged the suspects with 'federal and state firearms and drug offenses' after a two-month-long investigation in Fort Worth, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Police seized 287 guns and close to 23 kg – or 50 lbs – of cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin. 'This operation highlights the tremendous work of our law enforcement partners in dismantling criminal networks — located within and outside our borders — that flood our communities with deadly drugs and tools for violence,' said Acting U.S. Attorney Nancy Larson for the Northern District of Texas in the release. Eight illegal aliens from Venezuela are facing drug trafficking charges, according to the release: Benito Castro Marrufo, Carlos Moreno Olivero, Darwin Ayala-Ochoa, Edixon Urdaneta-Colina, Elwin Manama Rodriguez, Kenny Manama Perez, Luis Garcia-Zamora, Rodrigo Riquel Cardozo. 'These defendants are charged with trafficking mixtures of powder cocaine, methamphetamine, ketamine, and MDMA (commonly known as Ecstasy),' the release reads. 'They referred to the narcotics they sold as Tusi, which had a distinct pink color, usually indicative of drugs tied to Venezuela.' The illegals showed up on May 21 'to provide armed protection' for what they thought was a 50 kg meth deal – actually 'a ruse arranged by agents.' They faced charges of firearm possession for drug trafficking, and four allegedly sold 'numerous' 9mm and .380 caliber pistols around the same time. During the arrests, agents photographed 'crown and star tattoos' on three suspects – Castro Marrufo, Manama Rodriguez, and Urdeneta-Colina, according to the release. These tattoos are common among the brutal Venezuelan cartel Tren de Aragua. Earlier this year, authorities busted a TdA leader near Houston and arrested forty cartel members just outside of Austin. After conviction, 'individuals who are in the country illegally will be handed over to ICE for deportation proceedings,' said Katherine Miller with the DOJ to The Dallas Express. Dexter Henson, spokesman for ICE-Dallas, told The Dallas Express that its staff were unavailable at the time and could not comment before publication. In total, 56 suspects are facing federal charges, including illegal firearms trafficking, unlawful possession and transfer of machine guns, unlawful possession of firearms, and firearm use during drug trafficking, according to the release. Charges also include conspiracy to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl. Defendants could face anywhere from 10 years to life in prison. Twenty suspects are also facing state charges in the Tarrant County District Court for crimes including possession of controlled substances like meth and fentanyl. Overall, the drugs included 14.8 kg of cocaine – enough to more than 12,300 people, and 480 g of fentanyl – enough to kill 400 people, according to the release. Police also seized 7.5 kg of meth, 1.4 kg of marijuana, and 13 g of heroin. The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office also posted that the weapons seized included 25 machine guns and 147 'machinegun conversion devices.' Some of the other charges are for methamphetamine trafficking against defendants Darrick Carter, Maya Bradshar, D'Morion Holleman, Raul Penalver, and Charles Blackshire, according to the release – all 'convicted felons.' Another charge is against Anthony Wilson, who has been on probation since January for 'second-degree robbery' in California, for firearm possession by a felon. He allegedly sold a pistol and ammunition in May, while he had a child in the back seat of his car. 'The public is reminded these charges are merely allegations, and that each defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt,' the release reads. The sheriff's SWAT, K9, Combined Narcotics Enforcement Team, and drone units worked with the ATF to execute a 'critical search warrant,' the office posted. They worked 'securing a three-building residence with nine individuals, including two children, ensuring their safety.' Deputies worked with the Fort Worth Police Department, Tarrant County District Attorney, ATF Dallas, Texas Department of Public Safety, Drug Enforcement Administration, ICE, and U.S. Marshals. 'We remain committed to protecting our communities, combating violent crime, and ensuring justice is served,' the sheriff's office posted. Eduardo Chavez, DEA special agent in charge in Fort Worth, said in the release that officials have taken 'kilos' of drugs and 'hundreds' of weapons off Fort Worth streets since April. 'We want children to play safely at community parks and ride bikes around neighborhood streets,' Chavez said. 'This joint operation was a giant, positive step toward that goal this summer.' Tarrant County District Attorney Phil Sorrells issued a stark warning in the release to drug and gun traffickers. 'We are sending a simple message today: if you choose to poison our streets, you will be met with the full force of the law — no exceptions, no excuses,' Sorrells said. 'This is about protecting our families and making sure drug dealers know: Tarrant County is not open for business.'
Fox News
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Rapper Fat Joe slams child sex abuse claims as $20M extortion scheme
Rapper Fat Joe is facing a $20 million lawsuit for allegedly engaging in sexual abuse against minors, among other accusations. The lawsuit was filed on Thursday by his former hype man, T.A. Dixon, in the Southern District of New York. The suit accuses Fat Joe, whose real name is Joseph Antonio Cartagena, of a "sustained campaign of exploitation." The rapper "systematically engaged in coercive labor exploitation, financial fraud, sexual manipulation, violent intimidation, and psychological coercion," Dixon claimed in the 157-page lawsuit, obtained by Fox News Digital. The lawsuit added that it was "all intended to enrich" Fat Joe and his associates "while deliberately suppressing, silencing, and erasing [Dixon's] substantial creative, artistic, and commercial contributions, which were foundational to Defendant Cartagena's professional success and personal brand." Fat Joe's lawyer told Fox News Digital, "The lawsuit filed by Tyrone Blackburn and Terrance Dixon is a blatant act of retaliation — a desperate attempt to deflect attention from the civil suit we filed first, which exposed their coordinated scheme to extort Mr. Cartagena through lies, threats, and manufactured allegations." It added, "Law enforcement is aware of the extortionate demand at the heart of this scheme. The allegations against Mr. Cartagena are complete fabrications — lies intended to damage his reputation and force a settlement through public pressure. Mr. Cartagena will not be intimidated. We have taken legal action to expose this fraudulent campaign and hold everyone involved accountable." Blackburn, Dixon's attorney, told Fox News Digital, "Fat Joe is Sean Combs minus the Tusi [a drug also known as "pink cocaine"]. It is clear he has learned nothing from his 2013 federal conviction," referring to the rapper's previous conviction on tax evasion charges. Fat Joe's alleged exploitation extended "beyond financial fraud," Dixon's lawsuit claimed, adding he was allegedly forced into "humiliating situations, including sex acts performed under duress and surveillance, accompanied by threats" that he would be left in foreign countries if he did not comply. The lawsuit also claims that two of Fat Joe's associates, Peter "Pistol Pete" Torres and Richard "Rich Player" Jospitre, who were also included as defendants in the lawsuit, "actively engaged in physical threats, violent assaults, and intimidation tactics on Cartagena's explicit instructions, sustaining a climate of fear and coercion against Plaintiff and others who challenged the Enterprise's control." He claimed he was "coerced into more than 4,000 sexual acts to maintain his standing within the Enterprise." Dixon also alleged that during his time with the rapper, he "personally witnessed" him "engage in sexual relations with children who were fifteen and sixteen years old." "In exchange for cash, clothing, and payment of her cell phone bill, Defendant would get oral sex and other sexual acts performed on him by Minor Doe 1," the lawsuit claimed. Dixon said Minor Doe 1 was 16 years old. He claimed that Fat Joe began having sex with a second minor when she was 15 years old after a concert overseas and paid for her to get a Brazilian butt lift. Fat Joe also allegedly had sex with a third minor girl who met the rapper before she turned 16. He was "in love" with the third minor and "even contemplated leaving his wife" for her, the lawsuit claimed. "In a recorded conversation, Minor Doe 3 and her 15-year-old cousin describe in detail to Plaintiff how 'inappropriate' it was for Defendant, who was in his late 30s at the time, to be fawning over children," the document alleged. Dixon also worked as a "lyricist, background vocalist, security team member, and creative collaborator" during his time with the rapper, the lawsuit said, claiming he was "systematically excluded" from getting "fair compensation, proper attribution, and the substantial royalties and profits generated from his creative labor. Instead, Plaintiff was consistently underpaid, denied songwriting credits, and deliberately concealed from royalties and backend compensation." Fat Joe sued Dixon earlier this year for allegedly defaming him on social media after Dixon claimed the rapper flew a 16-year-old across state lines for sex, according to Variety.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Working hard in his rehab': Patriots accused of double standards as Mike Vrabel defends Stefon Diggs after wild yacht party with Cardi B
Stefon Diggs' yacht party with Cardi B stirred controversy, but the New England Patriots and Coach Mike Vrabel are standing by him (Image via AP) Stefon Diggs' yacht party with Cardi B has sparked major backlash, yet the New England Patriots and head coach Mike Vrabel are standing by their star receiver. As rumors swirl and controversy brews, fans and insiders question whether the franchise is turning a blind eye to protect its biggest names. Stefon Diggs faces scrutiny after yacht video, but Patriots stay the course The New England Patriots are standing firm behind wide receiver Stefon Diggs, even after a recent off-field controversy sparked concern. A viral video of Diggs at a Miami yacht party, surrounded by women and seen handing out a substance suspected by many to be 'Tusi' or 'pink cocaine,' quickly made the rounds online. The presence of his girlfriend, rapper Cardi B, only added fuel to the fire. For a team like the Patriots, traditionally known for a tight-lipped and no-nonsense culture, many expected swift disciplinary action—or even a release. But new head coach Mike Vrabel, a former Patriots linebacker who brings both toughness and a measured leadership style, chose a different path. Rather than adding to the noise, Vrabel cooled the controversy with a calm and calculated response that signals a new tone in Foxborough. Mike Vrabel breaks silence, chooses recovery and leadership over headlines Addressing the media after practice, Vrabel made it clear that the team has no plans to move on from Diggs at this point. 'We're focused on Stefon's recovery and getting him back to full strength,' Vrabel said, referencing the ACL tear that ended Diggs' 2024 season prematurely. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo 'He's doing everything we've asked, and we're looking ahead.' The quote may sound mundane, but in the context of Patriots culture, it speaks volumes. Previous regimes might have responded differently, especially with a scandal involving possible drug use. Vrabel, however, made a football-first decision and appears confident in his ability to keep the locker room focused. A critical year ahead for Diggs and the Patriots' offense At 31 and returning from a major injury, Diggs is entering a make-or-break season. The Patriots are relying on him to be the No. 1 target for sophomore quarterback Drake Maye. After a rocky rookie season, Maye's development could hinge on Diggs' health and performance. With New England looking to reboot its offensive identity, Vrabel is taking a calculated risk—one that could either stabilize a transitioning team or become a major distraction if more off-field issues arise. Also Read: Shedeur Sanders makes QB1 intentions clear with iconic diva song during Browns offseason grind For now, the Patriots have drawn a line in the sand. Drama aside, Stefon Diggs will remain a central figure in their 2025 plans—and Vrabel is betting on discipline, structure, and performance to keep the headlines on the field.
Miami Herald
29-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Miami Beach man coerces 15-year-old neighbor with drugs and money for sex: cops
A 29-year-old Miami Beach man used drugs and money to attract a 15-year-old neighbor and coerce her into sex multiple times, cops say. He was cuffed on Saturday. On May 17, the 15-year-old's parents called Miami Beach police, reporting their daughter had been sexually abused by Christian Gonzalez Lopez, a neighbor, an arrest report read. An interview with the young teen revealed that a few months ago, Gonzalez Lopez approached her while she was walking in the neighborhood and asked for her Instagram, which she gave, the report read. That same day, he sent her pictures of lingerie and asked if she'd take pictures in them for money — she ignored him. Sometime later, she messaged him asking for the drug Tusi, a type of cocaine, the report read. Gonzalez Lopez said he agreed to provide it, but not only for money — sex, too. This exchange happened several times. Police noted the teen had a 'drug dependency' and on some other occasions, he would give her $100 to have sex. In one instance, she told detectives she thought he would record her during the sexual abuse. On Saturday, the teen confirmed Gonzalez Lopez was the man who was giving her money for sex over several months, the report read. He was promptly arrested on an unrelated disturbance call that day. He was charged with human trafficking, seduce a child to commit any illegal act, lewd and lascivious battery on a child, induce a child to perform an act that causes a child to become dependent and illegal delivery of controlled substances to minors. Gonzalez Lopez was taken to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, where he remained as of Wednesday night.
New York Post
29-04-2025
- New York Post
DEA finds deadly drugs peddled by migrant gangs at Colorado nightclub bust
Federal agents found 'pink cocaine' — a deadly drug cocktail favored by migrant gangs — during a raid on a Colorado underground nightclub where more than 100 illegal aliens were busted, they said. The major operation in Colorado Springs involving around 300 agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration, other federal agencies and the local sheriff's office also saw a number of weapons and other drugs uncovered. 'As you may suspect, when the cops showed up at the door, most of the drugs hit the floor,' DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Pullen told FOX31. Advertisement According to the DEA, over 100 people in the country illegally have been detained at a underground nightclub in Colorado. X / @DEAROCKYMTNDiv This photo provided by the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor in New York shows a bag of pink cocaine. AP 'We did find cocaine, looks like some pink cocaine,' he added. It is the first time pink cocaine, also known as Tusi, has been found in Colorado, the DEA said. Advertisement The drug usually contains no actual cocaine, but is rather a potentially deadly cocktail usually made up of ketamine, MDMA, methamphetamine, and caffeine — sometimes with deadly fentanyl mixed in. The Venezuelan migrant gang Tren de Aragua has been busted for trafficking the drug in the US, including in New York City migrant shelters.
