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Harris County inmates, accomplices charged with money laundering, organized crime
SUMMARY: Three individuals are in custody following an investigation into inmate deaths at Harris County Jail, linked to money laundering and drug smuggling. District Attorney Kim held a press conference discussing the case involving Joshua Sinclair Owens, currently imprisoned for murder, allegedly running a drug operation from within the jail. His stepsister, Lativia Bailey, and cousin, Nathaniel Campbell, assisted him. Investigators discovered Owens’ commissary account surged from $200 to over $28,000 in less than a year, primarily through drug-related activities. All three face life sentences, with ongoing investigations hinting at more potential charges tied to inmate deaths attributed to the drug trade.

Three people have been charged with money laundering and organized crime in Harris County after authorities uncovered a drug smuggling operation run from within the county jail.
Nathanael Campbell, Lativia Bailey, and Joshua Owens have been charged for their involvement in an organized criminal activity and money laundering operation within a Harris County correctional facility.
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, along with Assistant District Attorney Kim Smith from the Public Corruption division and representatives from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, held a news conference to announce criminal charges related to a major ongoing money laundering investigation at the Harris County Jail.
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Youth-led business boom: Magnolia siblings thrive in local markets
SUMMARY: The Magnolia siblings are thriving as youth entrepreneurs, running successful local businesses with determination and creativity. Fifteen-year-old Aruro Era sells his secret recipe chamoy and taheen seasoning, branded as “Kay,” at farmers markets and events, earning hundreds on Saturdays. He manages time carefully despite distractions like video games. Inspired by Aruro, 11-year-old Angel creates and sells jewelry through “Angel’s Creations,” keeping detailed sales records and enlisting help from their younger sister Mila, aged six. Their proud parents support the ventures and invest in cryptocurrencies. This family exemplifies youth-driven business success in Magnolia’s local markets.

Arturo Herrera, a 15-year-old from Magnolia West, turns birthday money into a business, selling Mexican treats at markets.
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Murder suspect caught on camera shooting ex-brother-in-law
SUMMARY: A man caught on camera shooting and killing his ex-brother-in-law on Whittingham Lane has a criminal history and is in the U.S. illegally. Andreas Fernandez de Laaz, 36, shot Ediesi Insensio Pinero, 34, who died at the hospital. Fernandez de Laaz, a Cuban national, was under FBI investigation for credit card skimming before the murder. He was arrested in 2023 with skimming devices and had been released despite an ICE detainer, as Cuba refused to accept his removal. The judge denied his bond, and the family seeks the maximum sentence for justice. The FBI has not confirmed its role in investigations.

A 36-year-old Cuban national is charged with murder in Harris County after surveillance video shared with KPRC 2 News captured him fatally shooting his ex-brother-in-law at point-blank range Sunday on Whittingham Lane.
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Woman sues American Airlines for midflight sex assault
SUMMARY: A woman is suing American Airlines after being sexually assaulted by a man on a flight from San Francisco to Dallas in April last year. The suspect, Sheranne Abraham, had previous allegations of assault on American Airlines flights, but was still allowed to fly. Abraham was arrested by the FBI last month after allegedly groping a woman on another flight. The FBI confirmed Abraham had touched other passengers inappropriately before. The lawsuit accuses American Airlines of ignoring prior complaints and failing to take sexual assault reports seriously. The airline defers to law enforcement but claims safety is its top priority.

A woman is suing American Airlines after she says she was assaulted by a man on the flight. Barbara Morgan says the man had already been accused of assaulting another woman on a flight but was still allowed to fly.
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