United States v. WILLIAM ANTONIO SOLIS
William Antonio Solis, also known as 'Vegano,' was indicted for murder while engaged in a narcotics conspiracy involving the killings of Luis Guerrero and Danis Sime.
William Antonio Solis faces two counts of murder while engaged in a narcotics conspiracy involving the distribution of five kilograms or more of cocaine. The indictment alleges Solis participated in the fatal shootings of Luis Guerrero and Danis Sime during a drug-related robbery and kidnapping in the Bronx. The government also seeks the forfeiture of all property and proceeds derived from these criminal offenses.
The United States government has indicted William Antonio Solis, also known as 'Vegano' or 'La Vega,' for murder while engaged in a narcotics conspiracy. On June 21, 1993, Solis allegedly participated in a drug-related robbery and kidnapping in the Bronx, New York, that resulted in the intentional killings of Luis Guerrero and Danis Sime. The indictment specifically links these murders to a conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. In addition to the murder charges, the indictment includes a forfeiture allegation. The government seeks to seize any property or proceeds derived from these offenses, as well as any property used to facilitate them. This includes a provision for substitute assets if the original forfeitable property cannot be located or has been diminished in value.
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- person Jay Clayton
- person William Antonio Solis
- William Antonio Solis charged with Murder While Engaged in a Narcotics Conspiracy (Count One) - killing Luis Guerrero on June 21, 1993
- William Antonio Solis charged with Murder While Engaged in a Narcotics Conspiracy (Count Two) - killing Danis Sime on June 21, 1993
- William Antonio Solis participated in fatal shooting of Luis Guerrero at 1386 Nelson Avenue in the Bronx, New York on June 21, 1993
- William Antonio Solis participated in fatal shooting of Danis Sime at 1386 Nelson Avenue in the Bronx, New York on June 21, 1993
- William Antonio Solis engaged in conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine
- William Antonio Solis shall forfeit all property constituting or derived from proceeds obtained as a result of said offenses
- United States of America indicted William Antonio Solis a/k/a Vegano a/k/a La Vega
- Jay Clayton is United States Attorney
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. WILLIAM ANTONIO SOLIS, a/k/a “Vegano,” a/k/a “La Vega,” Defendant. ORIGINAL INDICTMENT 26 Cr. 26 CRIM 149 COUNT ONE (Murder While Engaged in a Narcotics Conspiracy) The Grand Jury charges: 1. On or about June 21, 1993, in the Southern District of New York and elsewhere, WILLIAM ANTONIO SOLIS, a/k/a “Vegano,” a/k/a “La Vega,” the defendant, while engaging in an offense punishable under Title 21, United States Code, Section 841(b)(1)(A), namely, a conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute five kilograms and more of mixtures and substances containing a detectable amount of cocaine, intentionally killed, and counseled, commanded, induced, procured, and caused the intentional killing of Luis Guerrero, which resulted in such killing, and aided and abetted the same, to wit, SOLIS participated in the fatal shooting of Guerrero inside of 1386 Nelson Avenue in the Bronx, New York, during a drug-related robbery and kidnapping. (Title 21, United States Code, Section 848(e)(1)(A); and Title 18, United States Code, Section 2.) --- COUNT TWO (Murder While Engaged in a Narcotics Conspiracy) The Grand Jury further charges: 2. On or about June 21, 1993, in the Southern District of New York and elsewhere, WILLIAM ANTONIO SOLIS, a/k/a “Vegano,” a/k/a “La Vega,” the defendant, while engaging in an offense punishable under Title 21, United States Code, Section 841(b)(1)(A), namely, a conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute five kilograms and more of mixtures and substances containing a detectable amount of cocaine, intentionally killed, and counseled, commanded, induced, procured, and caused the intentional killing of Danis Sime, which resulted in such killing, and aided and abetted the same, to wit, SOLIS participated in the fatal shooting of Sime inside of 1386 Nelson Avenue in the Bronx, New York, during a drug-related robbery and kidnapping. (Title 21, United States Code, Section 848(e)(1)(A); and Title 18, United States Code, Section 2.) FOREFITUITION ALLEGATION 3. As a result of committing the offenses alleged in Counts One and Two of this Indictment, WILLIAM ANTONIO SOLIS, a/k/a “Vegano,” a/k/a “La Vega,” the defendant, shall forfeit to the United States, pursuant to Title 21, United States Code, Section 853, any and all property constituting, or derived from, any proceeds obtained, directly or indirectly, as a result of said offenses, and any and all property used, or intended to be used, in any manner or part, to commit, or to facilitate the commission of, said offenses, including but not limited to a sum of money in United States currency representing the amount of proceeds traceable to the commission of the offenses. --- Substitute Asset Provision 4. If any of the above-described forfeitable property, as a result of any act or omission of the defendant: a. cannot be located upon the exercise of due diligence; b. has been transferred or sold to, or deposited with, a third person; c. has been placed beyond the jurisdiction of the Court; d. has been substantially diminished in value; or e. has been commingled with other property which cannot be subdivided without difficulty; it is the intent of the United States, pursuant to Title 21, United States Code, Section 853, and Title 28, United States Code, Section 2461(c), to seek forfeiture of any other property of the defendant up to the value of the above forfeitable property. (Title 21, United States Code, Section 853 and Title 28, United States Code, Section 2461.) FOR PERSON JAY CLAYTON United States Attorney
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. WILLIAM ANTONIO SOLIS, a/k/a “Vegano,” a/k/a “La Vega,” Defendant. ORIGINAL INDICTMENT 26 Cr. 26 CRIM 149 COUNT ONE (Murder While Engaged in a Narcotics Conspiracy) The Grand Jury charges: 1. On or about June 21, 1993, in the Southern District of New York and elsewhere, WILLIAM ANTONIO SOLIS, a/k/a “Vegano,” a/k/a “La Vega,” the defendant, while engaging in an offense punishable under Title 21, United States Code, Section 841(b)(1)(A), namely, a conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute five kilograms and more of mixtures and substances containing a detectable amount of cocaine, intentionally killed, and counseled, commanded, induced, procured, and caused the intentional killing of Luis Guerrero, which resulted in such killing, and aided and abetted the same, to wit, SOLIS participated in the fatal shooting of Guerrero inside of 1386 Nelson Avenue in the Bronx, New York, during a drug-related robbery and kidnapping. (Title 21, United States Code, Section 848(e)(1)(A); and Title 18, United States Code, Section 2.) --- COUNT TWO (Murder While Engaged in a Narcotics Conspiracy) The Grand Jury further charges: 2. On or about June 21, 1993, in the Southern District of New York and elsewhere, WILLIAM ANTONIO SOLIS, a/k/a “Vegano,” a/k/a “La Vega,” the defendant, while engaging in an offense punishable under Title 21, United States Code, Section 841(b)(1)(A), namely, a conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute five kilograms and more of mixtures and substances containing a detectable amount of cocaine, intentionally killed, and counseled, commanded, induced, procured, and caused the intentional killing of Danis Sime, which resulted in such killing, and aided and abetted the same, to wit, SOLIS participated in the fatal shooting of Sime inside of 1386 Nelson Avenue in the Bronx, New York, during a drug-related robbery and kidnapping. (Title 21, United States Code, Section 848(e)(1)(A); and Title 18, United States Code, Section 2.) FOREFITUITION ALLEGATION 3. As a result of committing the offenses alleged in Counts One and Two of this Indictment, WILLIAM ANTONIO SOLIS, a/k/a “Vegano,” a/k/a “La Vega,” the defendant, shall forfeit to the United States, pursuant to Title 21, United States Code, Section 853, any and all property constituting, or derived from, any proceeds obtained, directly or indirectly, as a result of said offenses, and any and all property used, or intended to be used, in any manner or part, to commit, or to facilitate the commission of, said offenses, including but not limited to a sum of money in United States currency representing the amount of proceeds traceable to the commission of the offenses. --- Substitute Asset Provision 4. If any of the above-described forfeitable property, as a result of any act or omission of the defendant: a. cannot be located upon the exercise of due diligence; b. has been transferred or sold to, or deposited with, a third person; c. has been placed beyond the jurisdiction of the Court; d. has been substantially diminished in value; or e. has been commingled with other property which cannot be subdivided without difficulty; it is the intent of the United States, pursuant to Title 21, United States Code, Section 853, and Title 28, United States Code, Section 2461(c), to seek forfeiture of any other property of the defendant up to the value of the above forfeitable property. (Title 21, United States Code, Section 853 and Title 28, United States Code, Section 2461.) FOR PERSON JAY CLAYTON United States Attorney