Abscam Six convicted start sentences
Six major Abscam figures have reported to federal prisons all pled guilty or surrendered. Former Rep. Michael Myers and former Rep. Raymond Lederer were among the trio of Pa. figures sent to Allenwood. Louis Johanson and Philadelph ia hotel-financing claims were cited as part of their sentences. Former Camden mayor Angelo Errichetti received six years. John Murphy sought a stay while awaiting appeal.
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Ozzie
Myers
Dpa
U.S. Supreme Court
Allenwood
Raymond Lederer
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Philadelphia
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Lexington
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Congress
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Howard Criden
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Angelo Errichetti
Camden
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Danbury
Conn
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Murphy
Supreme Court
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Ex-state justice among 41 named in Everglades smuggling indictments
In Everglades City Florida authorities announce a two year drug smuggling probe that led to 140 million dollars in marijuana seizures. Forty one people were indicted and twenty eight were arrested before the Operation Everglades raid. The case highlights backwater routes used by fishermen and smugglers across Collier County.
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Christo gives island helpers $1 checks as thanks
Miami report says Christo sent pink $1 checks signed by him to 1,500 helpers and vendors involved in the Surrounded Islands project. Most likely not cashed, the checks become pink-memorial keepsakes tied to the $3 million installation shown for two weeks in May.
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Biscayne Bay Islands
Joseph Fleming
Orlando Domiguez
Elizabeth Nelson
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