THE AMERICAN DREAM: FREE ENTERPRISE
by Seth M. Ferranti, 03/05/01
This biographical story describes one prisoner’s experiences that led him to federal prison, and the steps he is taking to cope with his time.
A Prisoner Determined to Rise
by Michael Santos, 03/09/01
A story about Seth Ferranti, a long-term Prisoner struggling to educate and distinguish himself while serving his sentence.
Poetic Terrorism
by Seth M. Ferranti, 04/17/01
These poems reflect the terror I have felt at having my life torn from me by the unjust mandatory minimum laws which are being inflicted upon American People.
News Item:
Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty To Lam Charges
by Ted Gotsch, Washington Times, 04/01/94
A Fairfax County drug dealer pleaded guilty yesterday to charges stemming from his two years on the run from law enforcement authorities.
News Item:
Ferranti Accomplice Pleads Guilty
by Washington Times, 12/21/93
A 21-year-old Texas man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court yesterday for sheltering Seth Ferranti, a drug fugitive who fled Northern Virginia in 1991 and was only caught this year.
News Item:
Man Who Faked Suicide Gets 24 Years For LSD Trafficking
by Anne Gown, Washington Times, 12/18/93
Seth Michael Ferranti, who faked his own death in 1991 and spent two years on the lam, was sentenced yesterday to 24 years in prison for his part in a ring that distributed more than 100,000 doses of LSD to Fairfax County teens.
News Item:
Drug Ring Leader Who Faked Suicide Gets 24 Years
Washington Post, 12/18/93
The leader of a ring that provided LSD to Fairfax County high school students and who tried to elude authorities by faking suicide two years ago was sentenced yesterday to 24 years in prison.
News Item:
When The Charm Runs Out
by Anne Gowen, Washington Times, 12/17/93
Seth Ferranti, 22, has sold drugs, faked his suicide, and lived on the lam. He's behind bars now, likely for a long time.
News Item:
Ferranti To Be Returned To Alexandria, VA
St. Louis-Post Dispatch,
10/06/93
U.S. Magistrate Frederick R. Buckles on Tuesday ordered Seth M. Ferranti to be returned to Alexandria, VA, where he pleaded guilty in 1991 of selling LSD and marijuana to high school and college students.
News Item:
Drug Fugitive Caught In St. Louis
by Laurie Kellman, Washington Times, 10/02/93
The leader of what was once Northern Virginia's biggest LSD ring was arrested in St. Louis yesterday, two years after he faked his own death at a park in Great Falls.
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Head Of Fairfax LSD Ring Arrested In St. Louis Motel
by Bill Miller, Washington Post, 10/02/93
Fugitive faked suicide in '91 to elude jail.
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7th Man Sentenced In LSD Ring
by Mark Vane, Washington Times, 01/18/92
Case confronts suburbs with reality of drug abuse.
News Item:
Net Tightens Around LSD Ringleader
by Mark Vane, Washington Times, 12/07/91
A federal prosecutor yesterday said police are close to catching the fugitive ringleader of the Northern Virginia LSD ring whose failure to appear as a government witness last month hurt the prosecution case in a major drug trial.
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1 Cleared, 1 Convicted In LSD-Pushing Trial
by Mark Vane, Washington Times, 11/15/91
A 20-year-old college student accused of distributing LSD to teenagers was found not guilty yesterday, but a Massachusetts man was convicted for his role in supplying the hallucinogenic to a Northern Virginia drug ring.
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1 Convicted, 1 Aquitted In Va. LSD Trial
by Robert F. Howe, Washington Post, 11/15/91
Case revealed free-flowing drug parties among suburban teenagers.
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Key Witness In Fairfax LSD Trial Is Missing
by Robert F. Howe, Washington Post, 11/13/91
Suicide note found in car.
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Prosecutors Detail Scope Of Area LSD Ring
by Mark Vane, Washington Times, 11/13/91
Federal prosecutors yesterday described a well-organized Northern Virginia drug ring that dealt in local high schools and reached across the United States.
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3rd Man Pleads Guilty In Fairfax LSD Case
by Robert F. Howe, Washington Post, 09/21/91
Defendant admits he sold drugs to juveniles.
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Third Suspect To Plead Guilty In Fairfax County LSD Ring
by Mark Vane, Washington Times, 09/20/91
The third of six accused Northern Virginia LSD ring members indicted last month will plead guilty today for his role in supplying more than 100,000 doses of the drug, mostly to area high school students.
News Item:
LSD Sale Admitted In Plea Bargain
by Mark Vane, Washington Times, 09/12/91
David James Craigo admitted yesterday he sold LSD to a Fairfax County youth even though he knew the customer had previously passed drugs to a teenager who, while "tripping," shot a county police officer.
News Item:
LSD Ring Suspect Set To Plead Guilty
by Mark Vane, Washington Times, 09/11/91
The man believed to be the main distributor in an interstate LSD ring that supplied drugs to area high school students plans to plead guilty today.
News Item:
LSD Ring Member From Burke Pleads Guilty, Will Testify
by Mark Vane, Washington Times, 09/10/91
A Fairfax County man yesterday pleaded guilty to conspiracy in connection with a local LSD ring and agreed to testify against five other defendants charged with helping sell the hallucinogenic drug to high school and college students.
News Item:
Ex-student Pleads Guilty In Va. LSD Case
by Robert F. Howe, Washington Post, 09/10/91
Dozens who attend Fairfax's Robinson school appear to be involved.
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LSD Network Has Roots In Fairfax School
by Robert F. Howe, Washington Post, 09/06/91
Extensive local distribution, interstate shipments alleged.
News Item:
Accused LSD Dealer Released To Father
by Mark Vane, Washington Times, 09/06/91
The man accused of being the top dealer in Northern Virginia's largest LSD ring was freed on bond and slapped with a cufew yesterday.
News Item:
6 Indicted As Part Of Area LSD Ring
by Mark Vane, Washington Times, 09/05/91
Six young adults have been indicted as part of an LSD-distribution ring that supplied more than 100,000 "hits" of the drug in the past nine months to students in Northern Virginia high schools and colleges.
Press Release:
Alexandria, Virginia
March 31, 1994
Press Release:
U.S. Attorney Eastern District of Virginia
December 17, 1993
Press Release:
U.S. Marshals Service
October 1, 1993
Press Release:
U.S. Attorney Eastern District of Virginia
September 4, 1991
A Note of Appreciation from the Rich
By Seth M. Ferranti, 02/27/02
UNICOR
by Seth M. Ferranit, 03/01/02
The Blueprint for the Global Plantation
Classes Connect Inmate to World
03/03/02
Penn State Distance Education Profile
An Interview with Seth Ferranti: Prisoner #18205-083
by Michelle Daugherty, Summer 2000
Spank Magazine
I’m a Prisoner in the War on Drugs
by John Colapinto, May 28, 1998
Rolling Stone Magazine
You Have the Right to Remain Silent . . .
by Jessica True, November 30, 1993
The Diamondback
The Abuser Part II
Added: April 2003
Ron Jordan aka The Abuser aka The Legend.
The Abuser
Added: April 2003
A-buser (a-byooz'er)- 1. One who inflicts physical maltreatment. 2. One who tricks or deceives.
On the basketball court, as in life, dreams are precious.
Harlem's Finest: The Abuser
Added: April 2003
In the world of prison basketball . . . Where physical play, killer moves, and intimidation hold court, the Abuser stands alone.
Underground Prison Basketball News
Added: April 2003
The Sixers (from building/unit 03): A Season in Review.
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