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  Florida Bondsman Arrested for Human Trafficking After Decade of Trading Freedom for Sexual Favors: Authorities

  An Orlando man was arrested and charged with multiple counts of human trafficking and racketeering after multiple women revealed that he demanded sexual favors in exchange for freedom from imprisonment, officials say.

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  Justice Department Charges Four in Chicago Gang-Related Murder for Racketeering

  Who are the four individuals facing the Justice Department's scrutiny? The story of a Chicago gang-related murder unravels as racketeering charges are filed. Get the full scoop on this case and its potential ripple effects across criminal justice efforts. Click now to read the full article.

• Judge Sentences Former California State Senator Leland Yee To Five Years For Racketeering

  A judge has sentenced former California State Senator Leland Yee to five years in prison after the disgraced politician asked the judge for leniency and to take his whole life of service into account.

• U.S. graft probes may cost Petrobras record $1.6 billion or more - source

  Brazil's Petrobras may need to pay record penalties of $1.6 billion or more to settle U.S. criminal and civil probes into its role in a corruption scandal, a person recently briefed by the company's legal advisors told Reuters.

• Judge throws out fraud case against South African firebrand Malema

  A judge threw out corruption charges against South African opposition firebrand Julius Malema on Tuesday, a ruling hailed as a major victory by the vocal critic of President Jacob Zuma.

• Atlanta educators in cheating scandal due for sentencing

  Ten former Atlanta public school educators convicted earlier this month of racketeering in one of the nation's largest test-cheating scandals are set to be sentenced on Monday, facing potential penalties of more than 20 years in prison.

• Wanted Italian Mafia Boss Arrested: Domenico Rancadore Nabbed by London Authorities After 19 Years On The Run (Video)

  The Italian 64-year-old mob boss Domenico Rancadore was arrested in London but could be released because of "significant deficiencies" with an arrest warrant. Rancadore, known for his links with Cosa Nostra, had been head of a crime family who was involved in racketeering, extortion and drug trafficking

• "Uncle Joe" Ligambi's Push for Bail after Jury Deadlock in Racketeering Trial [Video]

  Major retired Philadelphia mob boss Philadelphia mob boss Joseph "Uncle Joe" Ligambi will seek bail after a jury deadlocked Tuesday on a racketeering charge against him, and deadlocked or acquitted him of all eight lesser counts in a gambling and loansharking case, according The Associated Press and Philly.com.