Federal Jury Hits Human Rights Attorney With $256M RICO VerdictJune 11, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Birmingham awarded $256 million against human rights attorney Terry Collingsworth and IRAdvocates after finding defamation and RICO violations in litigation against Drummond Co.
Federal Jury Convicts Two Memphis Gang Members in RICO MurderJune 8, 2026VerdictsA Memphis federal jury convicted Edward Allen and Deandre Rodgers of RICO murder for killing a suspected informant within the Unknown Vice Lords gang, drawing 50-year sentences each.
Federal Jury Convicts MS-13 Member on Triple Murder RICO ChargesJune 8, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Los Angeles convicted MS-13 member Jose Jonathan Castillo on RICO conspiracy and three counts of murder in aid of racketeering on June 4, 2026.
Federal Jury Convicts Four Boilermakers Union Leaders on RICO and Fraud CountsJune 6, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Kansas City convicted four former Boilermakers Union leaders, including ex-President Newton Jones, on RICO, wire fraud, and embezzlement charges on June 5, 2026.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts 12 in Indianapolis Crown Hill RICO CaseMay 27, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury charged 12 alleged members of Indianapolis's Crown Hill Enterprise with RICO conspiracy, murder, kidnapping, and drug trafficking in a 28-count indictment.
Kid Cudi Testifies to Firebombing; Judge Rejects Combs Mistrial BidMay 25, 2026Legal NewsKid Cudi testified at the Sean Combs federal trial that Combs directed a home break-in and car firebombing; a mistrial motion was denied by the presiding judge.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts 12 in Indianapolis Crown Hill RICO CaseMay 25, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury indicted 12 alleged Crown Hill Enterprise members in Indianapolis on 28 RICO counts including murder, drug trafficking, and kidnapping on May 22, 2026.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts 12 Crown Hill Enterprise Members on RICO ChargesMay 23, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury indicted 12 alleged Crown Hill Enterprise members in Indianapolis on RICO charges including murder, kidnapping, and drug trafficking on May 22, 2026.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts 12 in Indianapolis Crown Hill Enterprise RICO CaseMay 22, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury indicted 12 members of the Crown Hill Enterprise on 28 RICO counts in Indianapolis, alleging murder, drug trafficking, and firearms crimes.
Memphis Jury Convicts Vice Lords Member in Racketeering MurderMay 10, 2026VerdictsA Memphis federal jury convicted Vincent Grant, a high-ranking Unknown Vice Lords member, of racketeering murder in under an hour of deliberation in the WDTN.