Whipped Cream Difficulties

When last we left the Brothers Yassine, two of them had been convicted of money laundering; the third brother, commonly known as “Steve” had been acquitted on the money laundering charge, but still faced drug charges.

The Statesman is reporting that “Steve” just pled guilty to a single drug charge, with the prosecution recommending a year and day sentence (with credit for time served). All of the remaining drug and weapons charges against him will be dropped under this plea agreement.

The guilty plea came exactly one week after a U.S. District Court jury found Yassine not guilty of money laundering. Much of the evidence presented at that trial would likely have been introduced in the drug and weapons trials, as well, Assistant U.S. Attorney Gregg Sofer told [U.S. District Judge Sam] Sparks this morning.

Additionally, “Steve” will be deported after he serves his time.

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