Crime
Poker Player Ernie Scherer Says He Didn’t Bludgeon Parents
Testifying in his murder trial, poker player Ernie Scherer III insisted he did not beat and stab his parents to death in their Alameda County, California home three years ago this month.
Defendant in Parents Double Murder, Ernie Scherer III, Testifies Thursday
Sister of Sports Off Shore Founder Heads to Prison Early
The sister of an offshore gambling venture and wife of Massachusetts Congressman John Tierney, Patrice Tierney, began serving her 30-day prison sentence weeks earlier than scheduled.
Another Vegas Chip Robbery: This Time At The Rio
A fake-mustached man robbed the Rio Casino in Las Vegas out of $36,000 in chips just weeks after the alleged infamous Bellagio chip robber was arrested.
Authorities say that the man entered the Rio Casino Thursday morning wearing a fedora, sun glasses and fake mustache. He pulled out a gun after a dealer attempted to stop the holdup. The robber escaped via a taxi cab.
Small Thin Man in Neighborhood at Time of Couple’s Murder Probably Did Not Have Size 13 Feet
Bellagio Chip Bandit Hearing Suspended Until Next Month
A preliminary hearing for Anthony M. Carleo has been suspended until next month. Carleo is charged with a brazen $1.5 million armed chip robbery at the Bellagio Hotel in December.
Defense attorney Bill Terry was granted time to speak with an informant who was at several alleged meetings that took place between Carleo and an undercover Las Vegas Metro police officer.
Carleo was arrested on February 3 after attempting to sell the stolen chips to the undercover officer.
Female Trapeze Classmate, Strange Meat Man Take Center Stage at Ernie Scherer Murder Trial
Gaddafi Son Al-Saadi Financing Mafia Film
The son of Libya strongman Muammar al-Gaddafi, Al-Saadi Gaddafi, is financing a film about the Mafia as part of his Hollywood investment business.
Bloomberg reported that Al-Saadi, a one-time footballer suspended by the Italian Olympic league in 2003 for steroid use, invested in a $100 million Los Angeles-based film production fund called Natural Selection, founded by Matty Beckerman.
English Poker Champion Extradited to Colorado for Alleged Murder of Wife
An English poker champion was extradited to the US state of Colorado this week. He faces murder charges for the slaying of his wife in 1997.
15 New Jersey Residents Caught Up In Massive Mob Bust Due In Court
NEWARK — Fifteen people are due to be arraigned in Newark on Tuesday as part of a massive federal takedown of reputed mob members and associates
Professional Poker Player in Middle of Kabul Bank Corruption Scandal
Scherer III Wife Testifies In Poker Player Husband’s Murder Trial: Feared He Had Contracted STD
Ernie Scherer III Wanted to Stay Married so Wife Would not be Forced to Testify
Ernie Scherer Murder Trial: Wife Says He Cheated On Her While She Was Pregnant
Magazine Publisher Charged With Internet Gambling Money Laundering, Fraud
Art Schlichter Charged With Stealing More Than $1M to Fuel Gambling Addiction
Three Poker Players Appear in Court Over Cocaine Trafficking Charges: FARC Ties?
Three Australian poker players appeared before the Melbourne Chief Magistrate to be formally charged with multiple cocaine trafficking offenses.
David Saab, 37, Darren Francis Hughes, 27, and Robert Alan Remeeus, 27, are each accused of importing and distribution of cocaine during the Aussie Millions poker tournament. The three have remained uncooperative.
PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker at Center Stage of $275 Million Scam
Mafia Cash Cows: Craigslist Sex Trafficking, Offshore Internet Gambling, and Wind Energy
More Craigslist Creeps: Married Congressman Resigns After Trying to Pick Up Women
Gambling Crime and Punishment: Star Quarterback Art Schlichter in Trouble Again
Seductress Facing Up to 20 Years in Prison for Casino Cheating Scam
The ring leader of a casino cheating group out of Southern California is facing up to 20 years behind bars.
Suspected Bellagio Bandit Prescribed 500 Max Strength Oxycontin Pills in Just 4 Months
Authorities claim that the alleged Bellagio chip bandit was prescribed a whopping 500 maximum strength Oxycontin pills in a period of just 4 months.
Anthony Carleo has been charged with a brazen robbery of the Bellagio Casino on December 4 whereby he entered the establishment during the early morning hours dressed in a motorcycle outfit and helmet to conceal his face. $1.5 million in chips was taken from a craps table in a matter of approximately 3 minutes.
