Monthly Archives: June 2009

Not-bright Viet alleged armed robber faces life in prison

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Bolsavik

An allegedly vicious Vietnamese, but also allegedly not too smart, is facing a lifetime spent in state prison for a third-strike home invasion robbery for which he netted $100 cash. Hung Trong Do, 31, of Stanton, is charged with several … Continue reading →

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Viet-directed film with Forest Whitaker, Jessica Biel, Patrick Swayze

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Bolsavik

A new film directed by Timothy Linh Bui is now available on DVD, reuniting Timothy with Oscar-winning star Forest Whitaker and Patrick Swayze, plus other big names such as Jessica Biel and Ray Liotta. The film can be rented at Blockbuster or online … Continue reading →

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Viet youths caught DWA maybe?

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Bolsavik

A bunch of young Viets getting caught smoking dope is so routine it normally would not rate even a blip on this site. The following item, found here on the Hunterdon County (N.J.) Democrat, however, got the Bolsavik’s attention for a … Continue reading →

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Viet businessman nets 3 years in tax bribery case

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Bolsavik

A Vietnamese businessman from Louisiana was caught in a wide-ranging tax bribery investigation and has been sentenced to 3 years in prison and ordered to pay almost $100,000 in restitution, reports the Advocate here. Grocery store owner Khoa Dinh “James” … Continue reading →

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