FBI’s Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending November 18, 2011

Washington, D.C. November 18, 2011
FBI National Press Office(202) 324-3691

1.Headquarters: FBI Releases 2010 Hate Crime Statistics

The FBI released Hate Crime Statistics, 2010 based on information submitted by law enforcement agencies throughout the nation. These data indicate that 6,628 criminal incidents involving 7,699 offenses were reported in 2010 as a result of bias toward a particular race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity/national origin, or physical or mental disability. Full Story


2.Boston/San Francisco: Public Assistance Requested in Search for Wanted Fugitive Daniel Andreas San Diego

At the request of the FBI’s San Francisco Division, the Boston Division is asking the public’s assistance in locating Daniel Andreas San Diego, a fugitive on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist list who may be hiding in western Massachusetts. The FBI is offering a reward for up to $250,000 for information leading directly to the arrest of San Diego. Full Story


3.Chicago: Five Tied to Zetas Drug Cartel Among 20 Indicted on Narcotics Charges

Twenty defendants are facing federal narcotics charges, including five alleged members of a Chicago-based cell of the Zetas Mexican drug cartel who were responsible for transporting millions of dollars in drug proceeds between Chicago and Mexico. Full Story


4.Phoenix: Man Who Operated $30 Million Concert Promotion Ponzi Schemes Sentenced

Miko Dion Wady was sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment and ordered to pay over $30 million in restitution and perform 250 hours of community service. Wady previously pled guilty to five counts of wire fraud and five counts of transactional money laundering. Full Story


5.Baltimore: Violent Drug Dealer Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murdering a Federal Witness

Antonio Hall was sentenced to four life terms: one each for the murder of federal witness Kareem Kelly Guest on September 20, 2009; conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine; using a gun during the murder of Mr. Guest; and being a felon in possession of ammunition. Full Story


6.Minneapolis: Two Men Sentenced for 2007 Home Invasion and Murders

Tyvarus Lindsey and Rashad Raleigh were each sentenced to life in prison on three counts of murder resulting from possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, and 10 years in prison on one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking offense. Full Story


7.Miami: Eight Gang Members Convicted of Narcotics, Firearms, and Identity Theft Charges

Eight members of the Miami Gardens street gang known as the “Murda Grove Boysâ€