defendants
Coverage of defendants in the Nexus archive.
- Missouri trio charged over alleged Bitcoin kidnapping plot
Three individuals from Missouri were charged for allegedly plotting to kidnap a Bitcoin holder in Connecticut to force a cryptocurrency transfer before abandoning the plan. The defendants traveled from Missouri to Connecticut as part of the alleged scheme.
- Charges dropped against all Reflecting Pool vandalism suspects
Charges have been dropped against all four defendants accused of vandalizing the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- Travis County's public defender shortage 'years in the making'
Travis County is experiencing a public defender shortage that causes 20% of defendants requiring legal representation to wait for an available defender, potentially delaying court proceedings for years.
- In Palisades fire trial, judge bars evidence of alleged burned Bible and arson threat
A federal judge barred prosecutors from presenting evidence of defendants' alleged Bible burning and threat to burn a sister's home in the Palisades fire trial. The judge expressed concerns that defense questioning suggested no interest in fire-related activities.
- U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Results of Three-Month Multi-Jurisdictional Enforcement Surge: 56 Defendants Charged, 254+ Kilograms of Drugs Seized, 110 Illegal Firearms Recovered, and 157 Fugitives Apprehended
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the results of a three-month multi-jurisdictional enforcement surge, charging 56 defendants, seizing over 254 kilograms of drugs, recovering 110 illegal firearms, and apprehending 157 fugitives.