News From the Border

Providing the news from a different front but from a war that we must win as well! I recognize the poverty and desperate conditions that many Latinos live in. We, as the USA, have a responsibility to do as much as we can to reach out to aid and assist spiritually with the Gospel and naturally with training, technology and resources. But poverty gives no one the right to break the laws of another sovereign nation.

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Federal judge rules no bond for alleged Azteca

By Louie Gilot / El Paso Times

Article Launched: 01/31/2008 07:50:41 AM MST

Johnny Michelletti, 37, of the 7200 block of Alameda, was charged with several Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations, or RICO, charges, including conspiracy, racketeering, money laundering and drug dealing, according to his indictment.

He is one of seven alleged Barrio Azteca members arrested earlier this month.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Norbert Garney denied bond for Michelletti, saying he represented a danger to the community.

Michelletti was allegedly an enforcer for the gang and has a long criminal history, including convictions for attempted murder, assault of a police officer and felony possession of firearms, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jose Luis Acosta said Wednesday.

Michelletti's nickname was "Conejo," the hare.

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