Pagans Motorcycle Club VP ordered held in W.Va. pending trial on federal chargesOctober 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.
Judge allows ex-astronaut's attorneys to depose romantic rival again over pepper spray issueOctober 7th, 2009 Ex-astronaut's attorneys get to depose accuserORLANDO, Fla. — Attorneys for a former astronaut will get another chance to question a romantic rival she allegedly drove 1,000 miles to confront.
55 members, associates of Pagans Motorcycle Club charged with racketeering, other crimesOctober 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.
Jury to deliberate lawsuit alleging Detroit police officer illegally searched man's rectumSeptember 30th, 2009 Detroit illegal cavity search lawsuit goes to juryDETROIT — A jury will begin deliberating a lawsuit brought by a man who claims a Detroit police officer put a finger in his rectum during a traffic stop and drug arrest. Attorneys made their closing arguments Wednesday in the lawsuit brought by 28-year-old Terence Hopkins.
Florida deputy pulls over a naked man riding a motorcycle, charges him with DUISeptember 16th, 2009 Naked man riding motorcycle charged with DUIOCALA, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida man was charged with driving under the influence after he was spotted riding his motorcycle naked.
Attorneys, others seek more than $10 million in fees from exclusive Montana club's bankruptcyAugust 27th, 2009 Fees sought in club's bankruptcy top $10 millionBILLINGS, Mont. — Attorneys and others involved in bankruptcy proceedings for Montana's ultra-exclusive Yellowstone Club have requested more than $10 million in fees and expenses — including some charges billed at more than $900 an hour.
Detroit school audits find $2.1 million health insurance waste, mothballed motorcycle fleetAugust 5th, 2009 Detroit school audits find millions in wasteDETROIT — Audits of Detroit schools are finding widespread waste in the deficit-ridden district. According to audits released Wednesday, that includes $2.1 million a year in health coverage for more than 400 dependents who weren't eligible.
Detroit political consultant, former Michigan lawmaker indicted in Conyers corruption caseJuly 16th, 2009 Detroit consultant, former lawmaker indictedDETROIT — A federal grand jury has indicted a political consultant on corruption charges, accusing him of working with a Detroit City Council member to shake down businesses for bribes in exchange for favors. The charges against Sam Riddle filed Wednesday came less than three weeks after his former boss, Monica Conyers, pleaded guilty to accepting bribes and quit the council.
Lancaster mayor threatens to close motel to keep Mongols motorcycle club from holding meetingJuly 16th, 2009 Lancaster mayor opposes Mongol motel meetingLANCASTER, Calif. — The mayor is threatening to permanently shut down a motel to keep the Mongols motorcycle club from holding its annual meeting in the Antelope Valley town this weekend.
Spanish court throws out charges against 3 US soldiers in death of reporter in IraqJuly 14th, 2009 Spanish court drops charges against 3 US soldiersMADRID — A Spanish court has thrown out charges against three U.S. soldiers in the death of a Spanish journalist in Iraq and recommends the case be closed.
Former leader of Mongols biker gang pleads guilty to racketeering conspiracy in 2008 fed caseJuly 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.
3 killed, 7 injured in drive-by shooting at pizza restaurant outside Los AngelesJune 28th, 2009 3 killed in pizzeria shooting outside Los AngelesPICO RIVERA, Calif. — A gunman fired into a group of people outside a pizza restaurant where a motorcycle club was holding a fundraising event, killing three people and wounding seven.
36 alleged street gang members in Detroit arrested as part of nationwide crackdownJune 19th, 2009 36 alleged gang members arrested in DetroitDETROIT — Thirty-six alleged members of four violent Detroit street gangs have been arrested and charged with immigration, probation violation, weapons and a variety of other crimes. Officials said Friday seven of those arrested were non-U.S.
Feds say Detroit man arranged bribes for sludge pact; 2nd guilty plea expected in probeJune 15th, 2009 US files more charges in Detroit sludge probeDETROIT — Federal authorities have charged a man with conspiring to pay at least $6,000 to a Detroit City Council member in exchange for supporting a sludge-hauling contract with a Texas company. Rayford Jackson was charged with conspiracy Monday.
Bob Seger and bandmate are named in Michigan lawsuit over crash injuriesApril 21st, 2009 Seger named in Mich. lawsuit over crash injuriesPONTIAC, Mich.
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