Pagans motorcycle club president pleads not guilty to racketeering charges, held without bond

October 15th, 2009 Judge orders Pagans president held in W.Va. caseCHARLESTON, W.Va.

October 13th, 2009 Motorcycle club VP ordered held on federal chargesCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Recordings of a motorcycle club leader ordering assaults on ex members convinced a federal judge to hold the man without bail until he can be tried on murder conspiracy, racketeering and other charges.

October 6th, 2009 55 linked to motorcycle club indicted in W.Va.CHARLESTON, W.Va. — National leaders of the Pagans Motorcycle Club and more than 50 members and associates of the outlaw biker gang are accused of plotting to kill and extort rivals to consolidate the club's power, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday.

September 11th, 2009 Hartford mayor pleads not guilty to extortionHARTFORD, Conn. — Hartford, Conn., Mayor Eddie Perez has pleaded not guilty to allegations that he tried to extort $250,000 from a real estate developer.

August 28th, 2009 Ex-CIA spy's son pleads guilty to conspiracyPORTLAND, Ore. — The son of an ex-CIA spy has pleaded guilty to conspiracy after admitting he met with his father's former Russian handlers and accepted money from them.

August 28th, 2009 Rural Va. sheriff pleads guilty to racketeeringHARRISONBURG, Va. — A rural Virginia sheriff accused of taking bribes in exchange for promising not to interfere with a cockfighting ring has pleaded guilty to racketeering.

August 27th, 2009 Wash. robber pleads not guilty in prison attackSEATTLE — A former Army Ranger who led a terrifying takeover-style bank holdup has pleaded not guilty to new charges — that he tried to kill a fellow robber behind bars. Luke E. Sommer, 22, entered the plea Thursday to charges of assault with intent to commit murder and assault with a deadly weapon.

August 20th, 2009 Ex-cop pleads guilty to 2 Calif. bank robberiesRIVERSIDE, Calif.

August 11th, 2009 Ex-Madoff CFO pleads guilty in court in NYCNEW YORK — The former chief financial officer for Bernard Madoff has pleaded guilty in a cooperation deal to 10 charges, including conspiracy. Frank DiPascali entered the pleas Tuesday in federal court in Manhattan.

August 3rd, 2009 Man pleads not guilty in Ky. triathlon deathLOUISVILLE, Ky.

July 28th, 2009 NJ blogger pleads not guilty to threatening judgesCHICAGO — A blogger from New Jersey has pleaded not guilty to charges that accuse him of threatening the lives of three Chicago-based federal appeals judges. Former Internet talk show host Hal Turner appeared briefly before U.S.

July 25th, 2009 Porn mogul's son pleads not guilty to murderSAN RAFAEL, Calif. — The son of a late San Francisco pornography mogul has pleaded not guilty to charges that he murdered his ex-girlfriend and kidnapped their 1-year-old daughter.

July 7th, 2009 Former Mongols leader pleads guilty in fed caseLOS ANGELES — The former national president of the notorious Mongols motorcycle gang has pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy charge in a case that accused other members of murder, drug trafficking and violent attacks. Prosecutors revealed January's guilty plea by Ruben "Doc" Cavazos in court papers filed on June 29.

April 23rd, 2009 Charges dropped against motorcycle club membersDETROIT — Federal prosecutors in Michigan have dismissed criminal charges against nearly two dozen defendants in the government's investigation of a motorcycle club. Spokeswoman Gina Balaya of the U.S.

April 22nd, 2009 Bermuda leader's son pleads not guilty to molestLOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles physician who is the son of Bermuda's leader has pleaded not guilty to charges alleging he molested a dozen women. Kevin Antario Brown entered the plea Wednesday to 33 felony sex counts in Los Angeles.