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Jeff Lester
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Journalist, Cardinal News
Virginia
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Real estate, climate change entertainment, politics history, business lifestyle, lifestyle
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I planned £200m Millennium Dome diamond heist & I'm finally ready to tell how we did it and why we got caught
By Jeff Lester| The Sun Verified IT was a crime with all the swagger of a Guy Ritchie gangster movie – a band of hardened criminals plotting to steal the world’s second-largest diamond and escape via speed boat like James Bond villains. It’s no surprise, then, that when this real-life crime went wrong, it made global headlines and became known as one of the most famous botched heists ever. But you’d be wrong to think that the case is dead and buried.
By Jeff Lester| Cardinal News@ See our FAQs: Virginia’s marijuana laws explained. On a recent cold and snowy day just outside of Weber City, a sight was witnessed that would thrill the heart of any small retail business owner. Between 4 and 4:45 p.m., 99 people drove into a small shopping center parking lot, walked into one of two side-by-side stores and came back out in a few minutes, each carrying a small white paper bag.
I planned £200m Millennium Dome diamond heist & I'm finally ready to tell how we did it and why we got caught
By Jeff Lester| The Sun Verified IT was a crime with all the swagger of a Guy Ritchie gangster movie – a band of hardened criminals plotting to steal the world’s second-largest diamond and escape via speed boat like James Bond villains. It’s no surprise, then, that when this real-life crime went wrong, it made global headlines and became known as one of the most famous botched heists ever. But you’d be wrong to think that the case is dead and buried.
Company Info
Cardinal News
Cardinal News is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan online news organization dedicated to serving Southwest and Southside Virginia. Incorporated in June 2021, it focuses on reporting the untold stories of these regions and amplifying the voices of communities often overlooked in state-level discussions. The organization emphasizes in-depth enterprise journalism, covering politics, economy, and culture, while connecting the dots on significant trends shaping the area. Led by President Luanne Rife and founding Executive Editor Dwayne Yancey, Cardinal News operates with a nonpartisan approach, clearly labeling opinion columns and advocating for the belief that these regions deserve a voice. The organization also offers a membership program, allowing supporters to contribute and receive exclusive updates and early access to events. Cardinal News aims to fill the gap left by traditional media, ensuring that the unique challenges and assets of Southwest and Southside Virginia are highlighted and heard.
Roanoke, Virginia, United States
+1 540-369-5464
Founded: 2021