'Orange is the New Black' Season 3 Latest News and Cast Update: The Kingpin From 'Orange is the New Black' Will Have To Face The Court

By Adelyn Torralba Sep 19, 2014 10:35 AM EDT

'Orange is the New Black' Season 3 Latest News and Cast Update: The Kingpin From 'Orange is the New Black' Will Have To Face The Court

"Orange is the New Black" and the people behind the story are just making headlines. According to reports, the alleged kingpin in the hit series is not fictional. Moreover, he has to face court if he wants the case over and done with. The alleged kingpin, who is now a fugitive, is Prince Buruji Kashamu.

At least fourteen people who are involved in the case have already faced the charges in court. Piper Kerman, the author of the book "Orange is the New Black," has already served time in jail. Her book, which tells the story about her time in prison, is now the basis of the hit television series of the same title. Kashamu is a powerful political figure in Nigeria. He has managed to evade all attempts of the United States to bring him to justice.

Kerman didn't mention Kashamu in her book, but instead she used the name Alaji. Prosecutors believed that "Alaji" is the name that Kashamu used while he was running the international heroin smuggling ring, back in the 90's. Kashamu denies that he is Alaji and claims that Alaji is his dead brother.

First, the writer of the hit TV series, Lauren Morelli divorces her husband and admits she's gay. She is also reported to be dating Samira Wiley, who plays the role of Poussey in the series "Orange is the New Black." Now, we learned that this kingpin is real and that the crimes are real. one can wonder what's next for the cast and crew of the series.

"Orange is the New Black" Season 3 is going to be released on June 2015. There are many new faces that are joining the cast in season 3. Marsha Blake will play the role of the new CO. As to how her character fits in the storyline and the cast - fans will just have to stay tune and find out.