The Department of Justice sent out a
press release today with a recap and updates on some of the Federal cases they have prosecuted in the
Western District of NC this year. Here are some local cases of interest:
- HIDDEN VALLEY KINGS: In March, 20 gang members, drug suppliers and gang associates were indicted in federal court. 17 of the 20 defendants have entered guilty pleas and are presently in pre-trial detention awaiting sentencing.
- JIMMIE VANCE GRUBBS: In October, the 67-year old teacher accused of molesting boys since the 1970's was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
- PASTOR JOHN H. WALKER: In August, the Senior Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church was sentenced to 63 months imprisonment on nine federal criminal counts in connection with bank loans, tax evasion, and false statements to federal agents.
- SALLIE & DONALD SAXON: In November, three people involved in running a web-based escort service were indicted in Federal Court for money laundering and prostitution.
CLAUDE MICHAEL KAHN: In December, a Federal Air Marshall was indicted in Federal Court for accepting unlawful gratuities and making false statements to Federal Agents.
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The Department of Justice sent out a press release today with a recap and updates on some of the Federal cases they have prosecuted in the Western District of NC this year. Here are some local cases of interest: