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Extortion

Court News
Crime / Regional

Two Philadelphia Men Convicted in Brutal Kidnapping and Extortion Scheme

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A federal jury has convicted two Philadelphia men, Christopher Burton, 45, and Khalil Jackson-Fletcher, 33, on multiple charges tied to two violent kidnapping plots, including one that …

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Crime / Regional

Global Cybercrime Scheme Exposed: Nigerian Man Pleads Guilty to Extortion

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney David Metcalf announced on Monday, May 5, that Imoleayo Samuel Aina, also known as “Alice Dave,” a 27-year-old Nigerian national, entered a guilty plea …

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Regional

Union Scandal Shocker: Leader Sentenced for Assault and Extortion Scheme!

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Gregory Fiocca, 32, of Philadelphia, was sentenced to two years of probation on February 4, 2025, by United States District Court Judge Jeffrey L. Schmehl. Fiocca, a …

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Prison
Crime

Sextortion Predator Sentenced: The Chilling Tale of a Cyber Stalker’s Downfall

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 - by Zainuddin Harinder

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Terrell Ashby, also known by the alias “Jason Brandon,” has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for orchestrating a widespread sextortion scheme. United States District …

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Crime / National

Fraudulent Empire Exposed: Brothers Admit to $100 Million Scheme!

September 13, 2024September 12, 2024 - by Zainuddin Harinder

PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a landmark case highlighting the pervasive nature of white-collar crime, Joseph LaForte and his brother James LaForte admitted guilt in federal court Wednesday to a litany …

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Crime / Regional

Two Nigerians Extradited to U.S. in Sexual Extortion Case

August 7, 2024August 6, 2024 - by Zainuddin Harinder

PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Imoleayo Samuel Aina, 26, and Samuel Olasunkanmi Abiodun, 24, were extradited from Nigeria to the United States. Both face …

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Legal
Crime / Regional

Former SEPTA Director Sentenced for Bribery and Extortion Scheme

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 - by Zainuddin Harinder

PHILADELPHIA, PA — James Stevens, 71, of Somerdale, NJ, was sentenced Monday to 37 months in prison for his involvement in a bribery and extortion scheme. He manipulated his position …

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Stephen Brill
Crime

Royersford Man Charged with Alleged Threats and Extortion at Spring City Restaurant

May 29, 2024May 28, 2024 - by Zainuddin Harinder

SPRING CITY, PA — Stephen Brill, age 55, of Royersford, Montgomery County, faces charges of terroristic threats, harassment, and extortion following an incident at a Spring City restaurant. The charges …

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