Out of Saginaw, Michigan:
A pastor who is part of a group trying to stop the violence in Saginaw is accused of being part of a video and audio pirating ring.
Cameras were there in May when the FBI and other law enforcement agencies raided several Saginaw-area businesses looking for pirated CDs and DVDs.
Five people have now been arrested, and one is a Saginaw pastor.
It was just two weeks ago when Cirven Merrill criticized Saginaw city leaders for favoring other neighborhood watch groups instead of his.
Not only is he facing racketeering charges, but he is also facing gun charges.
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Court papers indicate that Merrill had more than $140,000 worth of pirated CDs and DVDs in his possession.
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As a convicted felon, Merrill is not allowed to own a gun, but investigators found two weapons in his possession.
He now faces firearms charges as well. In the past, Merrill has been outspoken about the availability of guns.
"All of them are dying so young," he said. "I don't know where they are getting these guns from."
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