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Egyptian Crime Show Host Sentenced to Death for Drug Crimes

NY Post — A popular Egyptian TV presenter has been sentenced to death by hanging after she was convicted for her role in a massive drug trafficking ring.

Sarah Khalifa, a 39-year-old former host of Egyptian crime show “Mission Impossible” sobbed in court as she was ordered to be executed in Cairo, Al-Jazeera reported.

“Please listen to me, sir. My parents raised me well; they are people who pray, and I don’t need drug money,” Khalifa, who has more than 2 million followers on social media, pleaded to officials.

Khalifa and 11 others were sentenced to death after they were convicted of operating an organized gang that imported raw materials to make drugs, Egyptian state media reported.

Daughter of Drug Kingpin Pablo Escobar Avoids the Public Spotlight

Manuela Escobar is perhaps best known for being the only daughter of the notorious Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar. But unlike her father, Manuela has never been accused of a single crime — and she refuses to show her face in public.

One of the most famous recluses in the world, Manuela first vanished from the spotlight in the 1990s. Though her mother and brother were also in hiding for several years, they now freely give interviews to the press and share their personal stories about Pablo with anyone who will listen.

Meanwhile, Manuela has refused to participate. What’s more, she hasn’t been seen outside for so long that few people even know what she looks like anymore.

Rapper Lil Durk Has Deep Gang Ties; Dad Big Durk Connected to Larry Hoover

Rapper Lil Durk is the stage name of Derrick ‘Durk’ Banks, a Chicago native from the Englewood area.

His melodic rap style and songs about his life, relationships, street experiences, and losses is how he became prominent through Chicago’s drill scene before developing into a major mainstream hip-hop artist.

Although Lil Durk has also had major legal issues, including a current federal case, his legal situation is separate from his father’s history.

His father, Devontay ‘Big Durk’ Banks, was involved in Chicago’s drug trade in the early 1990s and was eventually sentenced to life in federal prison. He knew and was mentored by Larry Hoover.