Man pleads guilty to murder-for-hire plot
Man pleads guilty to murder-for-hire plot Eastern District of Texas A Honduran national residing in Port Arthur has pleaded guilty to federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas. Santos Orellana-Hernandez, 47, pleaded guilty to use of interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire, tampering with a witness by intimidation and threats, and conspiracy to commit witness tampering. Orellana-Hernandez entered his guilty plea today before U.S. District Judge Thad Heartfield. “Public safety in the Eastern District of Texas is enhanced by the excellent partnerships...