Federal agents crack international alien smuggling ring leader named
Springfield federal agents arrested most of 17 indicted in a grand jury probe into a ring moving illegals from Mexico and Guatemala. Alfonso Interial, 48, of Galesburg, identified as organizer, faces multiple counts. The operation allegedly moved up to 25,000 illegals in five years, earning over $1 million annually.
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Guatemala
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Alfonso Interial
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Final arguments set Monday in Pontiac prison riot trial
The trial of ten Pontiac Correctional Center inmates over the 1978 riot that killed three guards and injured two, with nine charged with murder and mob action, resumes Monday after defense rested and a venue change ruling. Former guard Richard Harder testified, conflicting with earlier statements from guard Danny Dill.
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Cole
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