Teamsters face unprecedented trusteeship suit in federal action
Federal prosecutors plan a civil racketeering suit to place the Teamsters under trusteeship in Washington. The action aims to remove the 21 member executive board including President Jackie Presser, with FBI and Labor Department help. A judge or jury would determine the outcome, replacing leaders if successful.
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Los Angeles
Teamsters Union
Justice Department
FBI
Labor Department
Teamsters
Jackie Presser
Los Angeles Times
John R. Climaco
The
Presser
Cleveland
William Weld
the Times
Joseph DiGenova
U.S
District of Columbia
Federal District Court
Washington
Former Clifton Precision VP Charged in $6.3 Million Defense Scam
Roland Edward Fisher, 57, of Drexel Hill, former Clifton Precision vice president and GM, faces six counts of mail fraud, racketeering, obstructing agency proceedings, and false statements over a scheme that inflated prices up to 1000 percent on defense contracts. The indictment details forged quotes, padded labor costs, and concealment efforts with DCAA and Army Navy investigators. If convicted, he could face up to 60 years in prison and fines up to $51,000 plus asset forfeiture.
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Daily Times
Philadelphia
Clifton Precision Co
U.S
Roland Edward Fisher
Oleander Avenue
Drexel Hill
Clifton Precision
Litton Industries Inc
Fisher
Clifton
Defense Department
Defense Contract Audit Agency
Army
Navy
Litton
Sea Isle City
Michael J. Millspaugh
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