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Danette Colbert Convicted in Adan Manzano Death, Racketeering

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  • Danette Colbert was convicted of negligent homicide for the death of Telemundo reporter Adan Manzano.
  • Danette Colbert was also convicted of racketeering, carrying a potential sentence of up to 50 years.
  • Rickey White, 35, was convicted of racketeering but acquitted of manslaughter.
  • Prosecutors said the scheme lured French Quarter victims with sex promises, drugged them, then stole money using stolen cards.
  • Christian Anderson pleaded guilty to robbery and access device fraud and received a six-year sentence.