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Jersey City Mayor, eight others convicted in extortion scheme
Newark dispatch reports Jersey City Mayor Thomas J Whelan and seven other Hudson County officials convicted on 24 counts including extortion and conspiracy in a $3.3 million kickback scheme. Whelan and Phillip Kunz faced lengthy sentences as the jury delivered verdicts after a seven week trial. Several high officials including Walter Wolfe and Berhard Murphy were also found guilty. Sentencing set at $25 000 bonds. Whelan may resign but asserts he remains mayor while considering options.
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Newark, NJ
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Thomas J
Hudson
City Hall
U.S
John Herbert Storm
Philip Kunz
Jersey City
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Walter W. Wolfe
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Port of New York Authority
William A.steinkopf
Josep B. Stapleton
Fred J. Kropke
Thomas M. Flaherty
Berhard G. Murphy
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Hugh J. Addonizio
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