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Ex-lawyer appeals corruption verdict

A federal appeals court is considering the appeal of a former North Providence town attorney convicted in a corruption scheme involving three former town

RI man sentenced for insurance fraud

A former Rhode Island insurance adjuster has been sentenced to six months in a halfway house and six months of home confinement for his role in a $40,000 home

Zambarano's voice key in bribery case

FBI recordings were dominated by the voice of John Zambarano and his storytelling.

Target 12: Secret recordings revealed

The Target 12 Investigators obtained the FBI tapes that shook the town of North Providence to its core.

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The five men at the center of the scandal and where they are now.

Ciresi denied bail by appeals court

A federal appeals court has denied bail for convicted former North Providence lawyer Robert Ciresi.

One-week reprieve for Ciresi

Robert Ciresi will now report to federal prison on Sept. 6 unless his appeal for bail is granted.

Convicted NP attorney wants new trial

Robert Ciresi filed with the First Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston saying his trial judge made a mistake admitting certain evidence.

Gov't wants prison for "Tanya Cruise"

The government wants a former radio personality imprisoned for her role in a $40,000 insurance fraud scheme.

Disgraced lawyer to appeal sentence

Former North Providence attorney Robert Ciresi has informed the courts he plan to fight conviction.

Guilty plea in bogus insurance case

A former insurance adjustor snared in a separate corruption probe out of North Providence has admitted guilt to helping file a bogus homeowner’s insurance

Ex-town councilor to report to prison

The third former North Providence town councilor involved in a bribery scheme was scheduled to report to federal prison Monday.

Ex-radio host pleads guilty to fraud

A former Rhode Island disc jockey changed her tune Thursday, pleading guilty to taking part in an insurance fraud scheme.

Ex-councilman pleads guilty to fraud

Robert Ricci pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and four counts of mail fraud Wednesday in federal court.

Local radio DJ to plead guilty to fraud

A local radio personality facing fraud charges has agreed to plead guilty.

Zambarano to serve 71 months in prison

A former North Providence town councilman who admitted to his role in a bribery scheme was sentenced Tuesday morning to 71 months in prison.

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