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Beautician Faces Prison for Smuggling 43kg Cocaine

8/27/2025

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Kimberly Hall, a 29-year-old beautician from Middlesbrough, is involved in a plea deal for smuggling 43kg of cocaine in Chicago.
She could face 4-6 years in prison, with possible early release in 1-2 years due to time served.
Hall's family attributes her actions to coercion by two men.
Her next court appearance is scheduled for September 8.

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Story summary

Kimberly Hall, a 29-year-old beautician from Middlesbrough, is involved in a plea deal for smuggling 43kg of cocaine in Chicago.
She could face 4-6 years in prison, with possible early release in 1-2 years due to time served.
Hall's family attributes her actions to coercion by two men.
Her next court appearance is scheduled for September 8.