KANSAS CITY, MO – A Kansas City, Missouri man and an Independence, Missouri man have pleaded guilty in federal court to their roles in a drug-trafficking conspiracy that involved the Kidnapping and torture of an Independence, Missouri man.

Gerald L. Holmes, also known as “Jerry” or “Joker,” 26, of Kansas City, pleaded guilty today before U.S. Chief District Judge Greg Kays to one count of conspiracy to commit kidnapping, one count of kidnapping, one count of conspiracy to distribute 50 kilograms or more of marijuana and one count of brandishing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime.

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