Tag: murder_for_hire
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Daniel Sikkema Convicted in Murder-For-Hire Plot
Daniel Sikkema has been found guilty of hiring a hitman to murder his husband, Brent Sikkema, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, amidst contentious divorce proceedings. The conviction follows an FBI investigation.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Daniel SikkemaBrent SikkemaMurder-for-hireConvictionNew YorkRio de JaneiroFBI
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Staten Island Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Iran-Directed Murder Plot Against Journalist Masih Alinejad
Jonathan Loadholt received a 10-year prison sentence for his role in an Iran-backed plot to stalk and murder journalist Masih Alinejad. This marks another conviction in the ongoing efforts to protect U.S. citizens from foreign-directed threats.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMediaFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesMiddle EastDigital and Print Publishing Jonathan LoadholtMasih AlinejadIranIslamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsMurder-for-hireStalkingJournalismFBI
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Four Sentenced in Alabama Murder-for-Hire Conspiracy
Judy Owen and Mitzy Smith convicted of conspiracy to commit murder for hire. Judge Jeffrey U. Beaverstock sentenced Owen, Grimes, and Montgomery to prison, while Smith received time served.
Politics and GovernmentLegalLaw EnforcementFederal Government Murder for HireSouthern District of AlabamaJudy OwenMitzy SmithJeffrey U. BeaverstockFederal Bureau of InvestigationConspiracyFBI