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• Snow Squalls Tomorrow Followed by an Arctic Blast

  02-03-2017 23:43
  
  A cold front will move through the state tomorrow resulting in afternoon snow squalls and frigid temperatures this weekend.This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Malloy Asks AG To Weigh In On Ramifications Of 3rd Casino

  02-03-2017 23:37
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has asked the attorney general to weigh in on the risks of pursuing legislation that allows a tribal casino in East Windsor.
  In a letter sent this week, the Democrat asked George Jepsen for his opinion on Connecticut’s chances of winning a lawsuit if the legislation is challenged on constitutional grounds. The letter was released Thursday.
  Malloy also asked Jepsen to review any potential impact of the proposed legislation
  
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• Avon Leaders Worry for State Budget

  02-03-2017 23:25
  
  Avon, the affluent Hartford suburb, took a $2.9 million cut to municipal aid that mainly hits the town’s education budget.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Suspects in Random Violent Attack at Meriden Stop & Shop Arrested

  02-03-2017 23:08
  
  Two people allegedly involved in the random assault at a Meriden supermarket where a group harassed a husband and wife, beat the man unconscious and knocked several of his teeth out, have been arrested.Photo Credit: Meriden Police
  
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• WTIC’s Closing Bell Stock Report: March 2, 2017

  02-03-2017 23:00
  
  See where the market closed today with WTIC’s Closing Bell Report, brought to you by Toomey Investment Management, Inc.
  
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• World’s oldest living yoga instructor still enjoys teaching at 98

  02-03-2017 22:57
  
  WESTCHESTER, New York — At 98 years young, Tao Porchon-Lynch exemplifies her mantra, “There is nothing you cannot do.” Declared by the Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest living yoga instructor in 2012, she was recently named the face of Athleta’s “Power of She” campaign. “I know I’m 98, but honestly, I don’t feel it,” Tao says. Her story plays out like a journey through 20th Century history, and is told in her autobiogra
  
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• Man Trying to Take Photos Rescued From Charles Island

  02-03-2017 22:47
  
  An Oregon man was rescued after he attempted to take photos on Charles Island in Milford.
  
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• Insurers Announce $50M For Hartford Over 5 Years

  02-03-2017 22:32
  
  (CBS Connecticut) — The three largest insurance companies in Hartford today announced they will donate $50-million to the city spread out over the next 5-years.
  The money will come from Aetna, The Hartford, and Travelers.
  Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin says this will help the city government’s financial situation by $10-million per year.
  “The intent of this  commitment is that it will relieve some of the budgetary burden that the city bears today, Bronin said. “For examp
  
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• Price Hurting

  02-03-2017 22:24
  
  By MAUREEN MULLEN  Associated Press
   Red Sox left-hander David Price was scratched from his first spring training start and will consult with specialists after experiencing soreness in his left forearm and elbow.
  Price, who is scheduled to make his first spring start this weekend, underwent an MRI on Wednesday but results of the test are not yet available.  Still, Price is expected to seek second opinions from Dr. James Andrews and Dr. Neil ElAttrache, who are at the NFL combine i
  
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• One Dead After Tree Falls On Truck In Columbia On Windy Afternoon

  02-03-2017 22:20
  
  (CBS Connecticut) — A tree fell on a truck in Columbia this afternoon, as windy weather caused power outages and downed tree limbs around the state.
  Tolland County 911 tweeted that the incident took place on Route 6.  The heavily traveled road was closed late Thursday afternoon.
  State Police say the incident was reported at 2:30 pm.
  Earlier in the day, two people were sent to the hospital after a tree fell on a van on the Wilbur Cross Parkway near the Derby-Orange town line.
  
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• One Dead After Tree Falls On Truck In Columbia

  02-03-2017 22:20
  
  (CBS Connecticut) — A tree fell on a truck in Columbia Thursday afternoon, as windy weather caused power outages and downed tree limbs around the state.It happened on Route 6 near Oakwood Lane  shortly after 2:30
  40 year old James Marcelynas of Wethersfield was pronounced dead at the scene.
  Earlier in the day, two people were sent to the hospital after a tree fell on a van on the Wilbur Cross Parkway near the Derby-Orange town line.
  
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• AG Sessions Recuses Himself From Russia Probe

  02-03-2017 22:17
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) – Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he will recuse himself from a federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 White House election.
  Sessions faced mounting pressure from both Democrats and Republicans to step aside after revelations that he had twice talked with Moscow’s U.S. envoy during the presidential campaign.
  Sessions’ conversations with the ambassador seem to contradict his sworn statements to Congress during his confirmation hearings.
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• AG Jeff Sessions will recuse himself from Russian election investigations

  02-03-2017 22:16
  
  WASHINGTON — Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he will recuse himself from a federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 White House election. Sessions faced mounting pressure from both Democrats and Republicans to step aside after revelations that he had twice talked with Moscow’s U.S. envoy during the presidential campaign. Sessions’ conversations with the ambassador seem to contradict his sworn statements to Congress during his confirmation hearings. Sessio
  
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• Cold temps tonight, chilly and sunny Friday

  02-03-2017 22:15
  
  Tonight, temperatures will continue to drop, down to the low/mid 20s. Friday and Saturday will be two pretty chilly days. Given what we’ve felt recently, it’ll feel colder than it really is. Highs will be in the 30s Friday, with some towns staying in the 20s on Saturday. This cold snap looks to be short-lived, however, because we have a return to some above-average temperatures on the way for next week. Be sure to download the FOX 61 Weather app […]
  
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• Bridgeport Police Seek 'Person of Interest' in Homicide Case

  02-03-2017 22:07
  
  Bridgeport police have arrested one suspect and are seeking a person of interest in connection with a homicide investigation.Photo Credit: Bridgeport Police Department
  
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• UConn’s Williams Named AAC Defensive Player Of The Year

  02-03-2017 21:47
  
  (Uncasville, Conn./CBS Connecticut) – UConn players dot the women’s basketball American Athletic Conference lists of 2016-17 award winners announced today.
  Ahead of tournament play which begins Friday in Uncasville, junior Gabby Williams was named AAC Defensive Player of the Year.
  Williams ranked in the top 5 in four different defensive categories during the regular season: rebounding, field goal percentage, steals and blocks.
  Huskies named to the All-Conference First Team include Wi
  
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• Former Day Care Director Gets 5 Monts In Jail For Not Reporting Abuse

  02-03-2017 21:36
  
  MANCHESTER, Conn. (AP and WTIC) — A former Glastonbury day care director has been sentenced to 150 days in jail for failing to report child abuse.
  Meegan Beach, of Hebron, was sentenced Thursday in Manchester Superior Court. She pleaded guilty in January to two counts of failure to report child abuse and two counts of reckless endangerment. All the charges are misdemeanors.
  The judge said Beach tried to cover up abuse by one of her workers, by threatening the job of one employee who compl
  
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• East Windsor, Tribal Officials Celebrate Casino Plans

  02-03-2017 21:22
  
  EAST WINDSOR, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) — Tribal and East Windsor officials gathered for a signing ceremony in East Windsor Thursday, to celebrate an agreement they hope will pave the way for what would be Connecticut’s third casino. The matter now is in the hands of the General Assembly.
  The Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes want legislation passed this session granting them exclusive rights to operate a casino to compete with a casino MGM is building in Springfield, Massa
  
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• Person seriously injured after tree falls on truck in Columbia, Rt. 6 closed

  02-03-2017 21:17
  
  COLUMBIA — A tree fell on a truck Thursday afternoon and caused serious injuries. The incident happened near Route 6 and Oakwood Rd. in Columbia.  Tolland County Dispatch said the injuries were serious. COLUMBIA CT: #ColumbiaFire is on scene area of RT6 & Oakwood Lane for a tree that fell on a truck. Reported serious. #Detour #ExpectDelays pic.twitter.com/PJNfOIgkLi — Tolland County 911 (@TNDispatch) March 2, 2017 State Police said Route 6 was closed in the area. #
  
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• Man killed after tree falls on truck in Columbia, Rt. 6 closed

  02-03-2017 21:17
  
  COLUMBIA — A tree fell on a truck Thursday afternoon killing a man. The incident happened near Route 6 and Oakwood Rd. in Columbia, Connecticut. Route 6 is closed between Edgerton and Hop River as emergency crews respond. Wind is most likely the cause of the accident. Wind knocked down trees and power lines across the state. Click here for more details on wind issues around the state. Get your latest forecast here. Stay with FOX61 as this story develops.
  
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• Officials Hold Signing Ceremony for East Windsor Casino

  02-03-2017 21:08
  
  The Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Tribal Chairmen and East Windsor town officials are holding a ceremonial signing event Thursday to mark the agreement between the town and the tribes to build a third casino.Photo Credit: Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Tribes
  
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• February 27 – March 3

  02-03-2017 20:49
  
  Thursday, March 2 How to buy Girl Scout cookies
  
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• WWE Insiders Pick Fastlane 2017

  02-03-2017 20:00
  
  By Chuck Carroll
  WWE Fastlane is going to answer a lot of questions about the WrestleMania card. Will Brock Lesnar and Goldberg square off in a blockbuster Universal title match? That’s the biggest question of all.
  Is WWE daring enough to take the title off of one of their hottest acts and cool off what could be an enormous match between Kevin Owen and Chris Jericho? The payoff for a war between ex-best friends would be so much more rewarding if the Universal title were on the line.
  Puttin
  
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• Tom Hanks gives White House press an espresso machine

  02-03-2017 19:57
  
  WASHINGTON — The White House press corps won’t need to worry about staying caffeinated covering the new administration thanks to a new espresso machine gifted by actor Tom Hanks on Thursday. Hanks surprised the press corps for the third time in 13 years with an espresso machine and added a note encouraging the journalists to continue their work. “Keep up the good fight for the truth, justice and the American way,” Hanks wrote in a note accompanying the gift, which [&helli
  
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• Companies Ramp Up Hiring for Busy Spring Season

  02-03-2017 19:50
  
  Businesses and cities and towns are gearing up for the spring hiring season.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Couple accused of giving ‘chilling pills’ to 3-year-old who died of overdose

  02-03-2017 19:46
  
  MILWAUKEE, Wis. — A Wisconsin couple faces charges of second-degree reckless homicide in the death of their three-year-old daughter. According to the criminal complaint, emergency responders were dispatched to the home of 34-year-old Margarita Balderas and 35-year-old Darrell Woodson in Milwaukee in August. When they arrived on the scene, they found three-year-old London Woodson unresponsive and administered CPR. The girl was transported to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.
  
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• Teen walked miles to and from work to take care of mom – until co-workers stepped in to help

  02-03-2017 19:40
  
  OXFORD, Ala. — A 19-year-old UPS worker in Alabama would walk several miles to and from work each day to make enough to care for his sick mother. Until his co-workers got involved. Derrick Taylor has been working at the UPS center for about a year, loading and unloading vans, The Daily Mail reports. His shifts began at 4 a.m., and he had to leave early enough to walk the five miles there on time. He’d make the same walk home. Co-workers […]
  
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• Suspects Flee Troopers, Try to Escape on Stolen Canoe: PD

  02-03-2017 19:32
  
  Connecticut State police have arrested a man accused of trying to escape troopers on a stolen canoe.Photo Credit: Connecticut State Police
  
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• Aetna, The Hartford, Travelers CEOs pledge $50 million to help the City of Hartford

  02-03-2017 19:31
  
  HARTFORD — In a recent op-ed piece in the Hartford Courant CEOs of Aetna, The Hartford, and Travelers put their money where their mouth is when committing to the capital city. Mark Bertolini of Aetna, Christopher Swift of The Hartford and Alan Schnitzer of The Travelers Companies, Inc., run three of the largest private-sector employers in Hartford. The piece, published Thursday morning, promises $50 million over the next five years to improve the Hartford Public Library, law enforceme
  
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• Lady Antebellum On The ACMs: ‘You Definitely Want To Win’

  02-03-2017 19:02
  
  By Brian Ives
  With the GRAMMYs in the rear view mirror, the country community is looking towards the Academy of Country Music Awards, which take place Sunday, April 2. 
  This morning, Lady Antebellum—Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood, and Charles Kelley—appeared on CBS This Morning to help announce this year’s nominees. See the full list here. Although they took most of 2016 off — both Scott and Kelley were involved in solo projects—they were
  
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• Home Depot looking to hire 900 associates in Hartford

  02-03-2017 18:59
  
  HARTFORD —  Looking for a job ? The Home Depot wants to hire hundreds of associates in Hartford and you can be one of them. With spring season just around the corner, The Home Depot will be in its busiest time of the year. The company has announced that they are looking to hire 900 associates to their Hartford locations. Positions looking to be filled consist of: sales and cashiers to operations and online order fulfillment, opportunities include both permanent part-time [&hellip
  
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• Hartford Police Department hiring new officers

  02-03-2017 18:59
  
  HARTFORD — Mayor Luke Bronin announced Thursday that the Hartford Police Department will begin accepting applications for city residents to apply to become police officers. Bronin said in a statement that he anticipates hiring multiple recruitment classes each year for the next few years, because the city failed to recruit an adequate number of officers in prior years. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application, and possess a high school diploma or GED, [&hellip
  
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• Luke Bryan & Dierks Bentley Return To Host ACM Awards

  02-03-2017 18:58
  
  By Radio.com Staff
  Luke Bryan & Dierks Bentley will return as hosts for the 52nd annual ACM Awards.
  Related: Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini & More to Play ACM Party for a Cause
  The dynamic duo will team up for the second straight year. It will be Bentley’s second time hosting and Bryan’s fifth.
  The ACM Awards will broadcast live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 2nd at 8pm ET on CBS.
  
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• ACMs Reveal ‘The Week Vegas Goes Country’ Details

  02-03-2017 18:55
  
  By Amanda Wicks
  The week leading up to the 52nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday, April 2nd is going to be one intense party in Vegas.
  Related: The ACM Awards Returns in 2017 for 52nd Year
  The Week Vegas Goes Country will include an array of festivities scheduled around the 5th Annual ACM Party for a Cause which will feature Lady Antebellum, Kelsea Ballerini, Dan + Shay, Kip Moore, Eric Paslay, Chris Stapleton, Jake Owen, Ryan Hurt and many more.
  The ACM has announced severa
  
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• Wilbur Cross Parkway Reopen After Tree Falls on Van

  02-03-2017 18:53
  
  The Wilbur Cross Parkway (Route 15) has reopened in Orange after a tree came down on a van with two people inside, according to state police.Photo Credit: Connecticut State PoliceThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Canton High School principal: ‘Trump’ chants crossed line into hate speech

  02-03-2017 18:46
  
  CANTON — Students at a suburban Connecticut high school are being criticized by their principal as crossing the line into hate speech when they taunted a predominantly black and Latino school at a basketball game with chants of “Trump, Trump, Trump!” In a letter to parents, Canton High School Principal Andrew DiPippo says about seven or eight students crossed the line between free speech and hate speech with their chants as players from the Classical Magnet School in Hartf
  
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• Waterbury Man Crashed Stolen Car Trying to Flee Trooper: PD

  02-03-2017 18:41
  
  Connecticut State police have arrested a man accused of trying to flee police at speeds over 100 miles per hour while driving a stolen vehicle.Photo Credit: Connecticut State Police
  
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• Stolen red Jaguar chase in Waterbury leads to crash and arrest

  02-03-2017 18:36
  
  WATERBURY — A Waterbury man was charged with leading state police on a chase Wednesday afternoon that led to a crash. Police said Adrian Figueroa, 36, of Waterbury, was seen in a stolen red Jaguar speeding south on Route 8 at around 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Police said they chased him just south of exit 36 and said speeds reached 115 miles per hour. Police said Figueroa got off the highway at exit 30 and sideswiped an SUV on Charles Street. The Jaguar […]
  
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• Watertown Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Child

  02-03-2017 18:17
  
  A Watertown man has been charged with sexually assaulting a child, according to Watertown police.Photo Credit: Watertown Police Department
  
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• Wilbur Cross Parkway Closed After Tree Falls on Van

  02-03-2017 18:02
  
  The Wilbur Cross Parkway (Route 15) has reopened in Orange after a tree came down on a van with two people inside, according to state police.Photo Credit: Connecticut State PoliceThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• RAY DUNAWAY: Does Connecticut Need A Third Casino?

  02-03-2017 17:52
  
  Robert Steele, author of The Curse: Big-Time Gambling’s Seduction of a Small New England Town, joins Ray to speak on Connecticut’s impending third casino.  The location is just 15 miles south of the selected casino area in Springfield Mass… so does the state really need another casino?
  
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• RAY DUNAWAY: Are Safe Spaces Ruining A Generation?

  02-03-2017 17:52
  
  Lawrence Kane, a martial arts instructor and co-author with Kris Wilder of the book, “Dude, the World’s Gonna Punch You in the Face” has a question– Are “safe spaces” ruining an entire generation’s ability to cope?
  
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• High Speed Chase Nets Arrest

  02-03-2017 17:52
  
  (Waterbury, Conn./CBS Connecticut) – A man is facing charges after State Police say he led them on a pusuit Wednesday in a stolen Jaguar with speeds exceeding 100 MPH.
  Just after 4 p.m., a trooper spotted 36-year-old Adrian Figueroa of Waterbury traveling at a high rate of speed in the southbound lanes of Route 8 near exit 36.
  Police say the trooper attempted to stop Figueroa’s vehicle but police say he began to engage them in pursuit at approximately 115 MPH.
  They say Figueroa sides
  
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• RAY DUNAWAY: Sen. Eric Berthel Talks Election Win & More

  02-03-2017 17:47
  
  State Sen. Eric Berthel represents the 32nd Senate District.  Berthel won comfortably over Democrat Greg Cava of Roxbury in the District. Learn about his background and his plans for the future.
  
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• RAY DUNAWAY: 70th Annual Connecticut Home and Remodeling Preview

  02-03-2017 17:45
  
  Eric Person, CEO, and Eric Santini Jr.,Chairman offer a preview of the 70th Annual Home and Remodeling Show this weekend at the CT Convention Center, happening March 3rd-5th… including Friday’s Happy Hour from 3-6pm.
  
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• RAY DUNAWAY: Will Repealing Obamacare Actually Kill People?

  02-03-2017 17:43
  
  Oren Cass, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, is the author of the new report, “Will Repealing Obamacare Kill People?”  Cass says no, and claims that Obamacare has not saved American lives.
  
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• RAY DUNAWAY: Flu Season Forecast

  02-03-2017 17:41
  
  Dr. David Banach, infectious disease expert at UConn Health, shares the Flu Season forecast.  With this year’s flu season currently at its peak, Dr.  Banach discusses the latest information on the Flu Season, since we have several more weeks to go.
  
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• Strong Winds Flip Small Plane at Simsbury Airport

  02-03-2017 17:39
  
  Winds gusting between 40 and 50 miles per hour flipped a small, unoccupied plane over at the Simsbury Airport Thursday morning.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Insurance Companies Pledge $50 Million to Hartford

  02-03-2017 17:33
  
  The CEOs of the three largest insurance companies in Hartford have made a pledge to help the city by dedicating a total of $50 million over the next five years.
  
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• Former Pat, Giant Sentenced In Ponzi Scheme

  02-03-2017 16:59
  
  BOSTON (AP) – Former New England Patriots cornerback Will Allen and his business partner have been sentenced to prison for running a Ponzi scheme that took in more than $35 million.
  A federal judge in Boston Wednesday sentenced Allen, of Davie, Florida, and Susan Daub, of Coral Springs, Florida, each to six years in prison and three years of supervised release. They also were ordered to pay restitution totaling $17 million.
  Allen and Daub collected millions from investors between 2012 and
  
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