Tag Archives: Viet accused

Viet youths, on vacation, rob mafia wife

So, first they rob the wife of a reputed mafia boss. Then they run the wrong way down a one-way street. Real bright. So it looks like if anyone should be glad they got caught by the cops, it’s these … Continue reading

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Viet businessman accused of stealing employees’ retirement money

A San Jose mortgage broker firm and its Vietnamese-American owner are sued by the U.S. Department of Labor for allegedly misusing retirement plan assets for their own benefit, in violation of ERISA – the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, according … Continue reading

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Jury hung in Tan Nguyen’s case

The jury deadlocked in the trial of former Congressional candidate Tan Nguyen, and the judge declared a mistrial, reports the OC Register’s Martin Wisckol here. Nguyen is accused of lying to investigators and getting a campaign worker to take the blame … Continue reading

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Several Viets indicted in million-pill Ecstasy bust

A federal indictment, returned Wednesday, names numerous Vietnamese in a huge bust of an Ecstasy ring in L.A. County, the U.S. Attorney’s office announced Thursday here. The indictment accuses 15 defendants in a conspiracy to possess and distribute MDMA, the … Continue reading

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Ly Tong doesn’t want bail, but also asks to reduce bail?

OK, so the Bolsavik needs help figuring out something. Yesterday, one of the two attorneys representing Ly Tong in the assault case sent out a press release and a petition that he asked people to sign. The two documents are sent … Continue reading

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5 OC Viets arrested in prostitution bust

A prostitution den masquerading as a day spa was busted by Buena Park police last week, when they arrested five people – 1 male, 4 females. The business, located at 6971 Lincoln #E, is reported by ABC-7 and the OC … Continue reading

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Bay Area Viet man accused of killing wife with hammer

A Vietnamese-American man accused of bashing his wife to death with a hammer will stand trial for murder, a Bay Area superior court judge ruled Thursday, according to the San Francisco Appeal here. Jeff Nguyen, 42, of San Leandro, reported … Continue reading

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Viet cop suspected of brutality

A Vietnamese-American police officer in Indianapolis is being placed on desk duty pending investigation of possible use of excessive force, reports local WISH-TV8 here. Officer Nhat Nguyen was responding to a domestic disturbance call on May 31 when the man … Continue reading

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