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‘Pharma Bro,’ Martin Shkreli, Tearfully Apologizes, Then Sentenced To Prison

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Posted on March 9, 2018 · Martin Shkreli the infamous pharmaceutical executive has been sentenced to seven years in prison

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Dozens of Houston-area residents arrested for alleged gang activity in federal-state initiative

Posted on September 7, 2023 · In total, 39 Houston-area residents were hit with a plethora of felony charges.

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Man pleads guilty in $11 million call center scam involving Houston-area victims

Posted on May 16, 2023 · The years-long telemarketing scheme, which often targeted the elderly, involved call centers in India and Houston pickup locations for packages of cash that were sent by victims.

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The Bigger Picture: ‘Creed III’ and life after incarceration

Posted on March 23, 2023 · Houston Matters considers the challenges of returning to society after time in prison.

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Finance director for Pasadena Chamber of Commerce accused of embezzling more than $1 million

Posted on March 7, 2023 · Jamie Huffar, 46, faces five felony charges for allegedly using fraudulently obtained money for plastic surgery, massages, clothing and trips to DisneyWorld and Budapest, Hungary.

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