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Former 'American Gangster' prosecutor sentenced to probation

A former New Jersey prosecutor portrayed by actor Russell Crowe in the film "American Gangster" has been sentenced to five years of probation after pleading guilty to stealing from his law clients.

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Sep 19, 2019, 5:54 PM

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