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This Week in Crime: March 23 - 29, 2024
Top Stories of the Week
Federal Judge Orders Sam Bankman-Fried to Repay Billions in FTX Fraud Case
Sam Bankman-Fried
New York, New York—Disgraced crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his involvement in a massive fraud scheme that saw him steal over $8 billion from FTX customers. However, Bankman-Fried could be released earlier, potentially serving as little as 12.5 years.
On Thursday, a federal judge ruled in the high-profile FTX fraud case, ordering him to repay billions of dollars as part of his sentence. The decision is expected to have severe financial consequences for Bankman-Fried, potentially incapacitating him for the rest of his life.
Federal Officials Raid Diddy’s Homes in Sex Trafficking Investigation
Los Angeles, California / Miami, Florida - Federal officials executed search warrants at two of Diddy’s residences on Monday as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of sex trafficking. The case, which has been active for several weeks, involves concrete and explicit allegations against the 54-year-old rapper and mogul, according to an officer with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) who spoke on condition of anonymity.
The investigation was initiated following specific allegations against Diddy, including those brought forward by his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, who filed a federal civil suit against him in November of last year. Although the case was settled out of court the following day, it was followed by three additional lawsuits alleging sexual assault, all of which Diddy vehemently denies. It is important to note that he has not been charged with any crime or wrongdoing at this stage.
Mob in Mexico Brutally Beats Suspected Kidnapper to Death
Taxco, Mexico - In a display of vigilante justice, a mob brutally lynched a woman suspected of the kidnapping and murder of an 8-year-old girl, Camila Gomez Ortega. The violence erupted in the picturesque tourist city hours before its famous Holy Week procession, casting a shadow over the traditionally solemn festivities.
The tragic sequence of events began when Camila disappeared on Wednesday, with her body discovered on a road at the city’s outskirts early Thursday. Surveillance footage hinted at the involvement of a woman and a man, seen loading a bundle that may have been Camila’s body, into a taxi. As the news spread, outrage fueled the mob’s actions.
In Other Crime News
Hubei Provence, China - Former chief of China’s national football association, has been sentenced to life in prison for accepting bribes. Read More.
Concord, New Hampshire - New Hampshire has voted to mandate defendants' presence in the courtroom during the announcement of their verdicts and at sentencing hearings. Read More.
Los Angeles, CA - Teen Girl Dies in Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lobby Shooting. Read More.
USA - South American “crime tourists” have been infiltrating the United States for decades, exploiting the US visa system to enter the country and commit burglaries. Read More.
Mumbai, India - 35 Somali pirates involved in the hijacking of the cargo vessel MV Ruen in December are being brought to India to face trial. Read More.
Crime History
March 29, 1975 - Sharron Prior
Sharron Prior, a 16-year-old student from Montreal, Canada, vanished on the evening of March 29, 1975, as she was on her way to meet friends at Marina’s pizzeria. Despite living only five blocks from the restaurant, Prior never arrived, sparking an extensive search by classmates and local authorities. Three days later, her body was discovered in a field in Longueuil, across the St. Lawrence River, showing signs of a violent attack, including rape and asphyxiation.
For decades, the investigation into Prior’s murder hit dead ends, with police suspecting multiple assailants but failing to make any arrests. The case remained a cold mystery, leaving her family and the community with unanswered questions.
However, in June 2022, technological advancements in DNA testing provided a new opportunity to revisit the evidence collected at the crime scene.
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