Organized Crime
Judge Shuts Prostitution-Plagued Oakland Motels
A judge has issued tentative rulings that shut down two Oakland motels that authorities say have been centers of prostitution and the sexual exploitation of minors.
Raided Bay Area Gambling Halls Settle With Regulators
Two Bay Area gambling halls caught up in a multiyear criminal racketeering investigation have reached a settlement with state regulators.
Alameda Man Charged After Raid Of Gambling Clubs
The gaming director of one of the two Bay Area gambling clubs raided last week has been charged with allegedly moving millions of dollars through his personal accounts.
15 Charged Following Bay Area Casino Raids
15 people involved with Artichoke Joe’s Casino and the Oaks Card Club have been charged with racketeering, extortion and narcotics crimes.
Multi-Agency Raids Target Bay Area Card Clubs
State and federal agents were involved in coordinated raids at Bay Area card clubs Wednesday morning in an apparent crackdown on illegal gambling and organized crime.
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