Moran Guilty of Perjury
New York May 8 Democratic politician James J. Moran, an ally of ex Mayor William O Dwyer, was convicted of perjury for lying to the Kefauver Senate Crime Committee about ties to a Brooklyn racketeer. A 12 member jury deliberated about an hour and a half before delivering the verdict. Moran offered no comment and his attorney signaled an appeal. Federal Judge Charles A. Dewey presided.
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Moran faces Friday sentencing after Kefauver trial
Moran, 41, awaits sentencing Friday with a maximum penalty of five years’ prison and a $2,600 fine. He was freed on a $25,000 bond and faced charges tied to perjury before the Kefauver committee. The trial traced Moran’s ties to crime and politics while recounting his alleged defense about meeting racketeer Louis Weber.
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