Federal Criminals
In Phoenix, a man was federally indicted on 88 counts that accuse him of stealing $7 million by scamming people on the internet. According to Arizona news, the man is accused "of using his online sports handicapping business, Mike’s Lock Club, to solicit investments in fraudulent schemes. He is accused of convincing investors in one scheme to give money to a fictitious, high-limit slot machine player, telling investors the slot player would regularly travel to Las Vegas to gamble with their money and return their investment." The man has also been charged with evading tax payment on more than $2 million. "The indictment includes weapons charges as well after the man, a convicted felon, was apparently found with two shotguns and a pistol at his Phoenix residence and made false statements to a Tucson gun dealer about his felony status."
Also in Arizona, Jared Loughner has been federally indicted for the murders in his Tucson shooting rampage. Before last month, Loughner had only been formally charged with the attempted murders of Congresswoman Giffords and her two aides. The new indictment names all victims of this shooting instead of only the federal employees. According to the Phoenix News Times, "federal statute requires the suspension of all state or local prosecutions while the federal case is pending, so state charges are expected, but will be put on hold until the feds finish their case. If convicted, Loughner faces the possibility of the death penalty."
If you or someone you know faces federal charges, please contact one of the federal criminal defense attorneys at The Mace Firm a call.
If you have been indicted for a federal crime, contact one of our South Carolina lawyers for a free consultation. Our attorneys are knowledgeable about the federal system and can help you with your case.
