FBI’s Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending December 9, 2011

Washington, D.C. December 09, 2011
FBI National Press Office(202) 324-3691

1.Seattle: Man Pleads Guilty in Plot to Attack Military Processing Center

A former Los Angeles man pled guilty in connection with the June 2011 plot to attack a military installation in Seattle. Full Story


2.Chicago: Former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Corruption in Office

Former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison following his conviction at trials in 2010 and 2011 on 18 felony counts of corruption during his tenure as governor, including his effort in 2008 to illegally trade the appointment of a U.S. senator in exchange for $1.5 million in campaign contributions or other personal benefits. Full Story


3.Baltimore: Former Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Federal Prison for Federal Extortion and Bribery

Former Prince George’s County Executive Jack B. Johnson was sentenced to 87 months in prison for his leadership role in an extortion conspiracy wherein, in exchange for bribes, he corruptly used his public office to engage in fraudulent actions, including steering millions of dollars in federal and local funds. Full Story


4.Charlotte: Thirteen Alleged Latin King Members Indicted on Federal Racketeering Charges

Twelve alleged members of the violent Latin Kings street gang were arrested on racketeering charges in connection with conspiring to commit murders, assaults, robberies, kidnappings, and arson; one man remains a fugitive. Full Story


5.Salt Lake City: Five “Brown Magic Clicaâ€