Friday, May 25 2012 11:28 PM EDT2012-05-26 03:28:03 GMT
Tulsa Parks is gearing up for summer with pools, water playgrounds, and programs. The 5 pools opening this year are the same as in 2011. Those pools are located at McClure, Reed, Lacy, Whiteside, andMore >>
Tulsa Parks is gearing up for summer with pools, water playgrounds, and programs. The 5 pools opening this year are the same as in 2011. Those pools are located at McClure, Reed, Lacy, Whiteside, andMore >>
Friday, May 25 2012 11:18 PM EDT2012-05-26 03:18:16 GMT
A man is dead following a truck collision Friday afternoon. 34-year-old Jamie Dwayne Rhoads of Moore was driving a 1999 Ford F-150 pickup westbound on I-44 when the tread on one of the tires came off,More >>
A man is dead following a truck collision Friday afternoon.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 11:05 PM EDT2012-05-26 03:05:18 GMT
All 3 City of Broken swimming pools will open May 26 . Admission to the Family Aquatic Center and Nienhuis Park Aquatic Facility for ages 3-11 is $4, ages 12 and up $5, ages 55+ get a $1 discount; andMore >>
All 3 City of Broken swimming pools will open May 26 . Admission to the Family Aquatic Center and Nienhuis Park Aquatic Facility for ages 3-11 is $4, ages 12 and up $5, ages 55+ get a $1 discount; andMore >>
Friday, May 25 2012 10:48 PM EDT2012-05-26 02:48:51 GMT
A Tulsa County jury has begun deliberations in the case of a woman charged with manslaughter, accused of neglecting to get medical attention for her son, who died nearly three years ago. Susan GradyMore >>
A Tulsa County jury found a woman guilty of second-degree manslaughter Friday night.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 10:18 PM EDT2012-05-26 02:18:27 GMT
A water pump for the town of Braggs went down on Thursday for repairs. Braggs Public Works spokesperson Charlene Isbell told KTUL.com that the parts have been ordered but that the pump won't be back upMore >>
A water pump for the town of Braggs went down on Thursday for repairs.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 9:49 PM EDT2012-05-26 01:49:44 GMT
Travelers will be heading to area lakes for the holiday weekend. But there's one lake that's struggling to draw in crowds. Two beaches along Skiatook lake will be closed during this busy time because theMore >>
Travelers will be heading to area lakes for the holiday weekend. But there's one lake that's struggling to draw in crowds. Two beaches along Skiatook lake will be closed during this busy time because theMore >>
Friday, May 25 2012 9:34 PM EDT2012-05-26 01:34:31 GMT
Tulsa area musicians performed at the Tulsa We Funk Friday night to raise money and awareness for the Greenwood Cultural Center. Tulsa's Channel 8's Latoya Silmon co-hosted the benefit, along with bassMore >>
Tulsa area musicians performed at the Tulsa We Funk Friday night to raise money and awareness for the Greenwood Cultural Center.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 9:03 PM EDT2012-05-26 01:03:06 GMT
It's a good time to be a graduate... At least from the gift perspective. A study by the National Retail Federation conducted by Big-Insight found that one-third of Americans plan to give a graduationMore >>
It's a good time to be a graduate... At least from the gift perspective. A study by the National Retail Federation conducted by Big-Insight found that one-third of Americans plan to give a graduationMore >>
Friday, May 25 2012 8:58 PM EDT2012-05-26 00:58:02 GMT
A small plane crash-landed Arkansas Friday afternoon. It was a four-passenger plane en route from Tulsa to Tunica, Missouri. It happened near Ozark Regional Airport in Mountain Home around 3:30 p.m. FAAMore >>
A small plane crash-landed Arkansas Friday afternoon.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 8:31 PM EDT2012-05-26 00:31:27 GMT
Inside the courtroom it's day 4 of the trial for Susan Grady. She's charged with second degree manslaughter in the death of her 9 year old son Aaron who had complications related to diabetes. Dan DavisMore >>
Inside the courtroom it's day 4 of the trial for Susan Grady. She's charged with second degree manslaughter in the death of her 9 year old son Aaron who had complications related to diabetes. Dan Davis with the Church of the Firstborn said in terms of healing, "We look to God." Davis was the first witness for the defense to testify and went on to say, "God can heal any illness that is our belief."More >>
A Tulsa company could have ties to terrorist groups. Ace Auto Leasing is listed in indictment papers from the United States government, their office is located on 11th street between Yale Avenue and Sheridan Road.
The U.S. government is claiming that 30 car dealerships around the country are involved in funding the terrorist group, Hezbollah which is a Lebanese militant group linked to terrorism.
Ace Auto Leasing Incorporated in Tulsa is one of the 30 car dealerships. The owner denied any wrongdoing initially, but did mention that they have done international business.
"The folks that are benefiting from this business is a terror group," says DEA Agent Derek Maltz.
"They are using U.S. interest and money to finance their nefarious activities," says Middle Eastern Studies Professor John Swails.
The U.S. government says Lebanese financial institutions wired more than $300 million into our country. It was all part of a money laundering scheme that included 30 car dealerships like Ace Auto Leasing Inc. Agent Maltz says the wired money would go to these car dealerships to buy used cars.
"The used cars being purchased in the United States are being shipped into West Africa and they are making 15, 20, 25% profit and the proceeds are all being sent back into Lebanon and Hezbollah is benefiting," says Maltz.
He says the investigation is still ongoing and it's questionable whether or not the dealership owners knew they were helping Hezbollah.
"We do not have detailed specific information on what these car dealership owners knew we will investigate it jointly with our partners in the United States and hopefully we will shut them down," says Maltz.
So in order to stop the cycle the FBI is slapping the dealerships with restraining orders. Professor of Middle Eastern studies John Swails says with the indictment papers out and restraining orders in place the government will have much more information at their disposal to investigate.
"Our own business channels are being used to finance not only illegal enterprises but potentially damaging, dangerous, harmful, hurtful attacks on us," says Swails.
The lawsuit seeks nearly half a billion dollars in money laundering penalties from all parties involved including the dealership owners.
We tried to speak to the owner of Ace Auto Leasing on camera and he wouldn't return my calls.
As of 5:30 Thursday night, Ace Auto Leasing had not yet received a restraining order from the FBI.
