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May 26, 2021 | 11:59 AM
A man accused of trying to buy a child in Corbin has pleaded not guilty in federal court. Ronnie Lou Helton appeared for arraignment in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky and entered a not guilty plea on a federal kidnapping charge. The boy’s grandmother told police back in April that Helton approached the boy to help him over a fence and then offered them $1000.00 for him. The grandmother told police she yelled at Helton to let the boy go and the child ran back, hiding behind her boyfriend. A jury trial is scheduled for July 27th, 2021 at the federal courthouse in London. If convicted, Helton would spend up to 20 years in prison, $250,000 or less fine and up to three years of probation.
8 Charged in Burglary Ring That Targeted Asian Homeowners; Over 50 Homes Intruded
On 5/26/21 at 10:24 AM EDT
Eight members of an interstate burglary ring that targeted Asian homeowners have been charged, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
An investigation by the FBI and local law enforcement found the crew broke into more than 50 residences in Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania between December 2016 and March 2019. These defendants were part of a sophisticated, multi-state burglary crew that targeted the homes of business owners of Asian descent, intending to steal the cash proceeds of their businesses as well as jewelry, foreign currency, and other property, acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig said in a statement.
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