Events tagged with "u.s. federal court"

Historical Events tagged with "u.s. federal court"

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Crime & Law

Manuel Noriega Convicted of Drug Charges

April 9th, 1992 32 years ago

Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega was found guilty by a U.S. Federal Court on multiple drug trafficking and racketeering charges. The court sentenced him to 30 years in prison, signifying a significant legal and political outcome following his capture in a U.S. military operation. The case highlighted issues surrounding drug trafficking and the involvement of foreign officials in such crimes.