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Reputed Philly mob underboss sentenced to 5 years in prison for illegal gambling scheme, related crimes

Ex-SEPTA manager took cash payments from vendor for inside information, prosecutors say

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Union leader John Dougherty charged with extortion for alleged threats against contractor

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Vineland man allegedly solicited teens for nude photos then blackmailed them for sex, police say

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N.J. man threatened to behead Pa. restaurant owner, officials say

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West Chester man charged in 'sextortion' plot

Crime and Courts

Former Philly police officer sentenced in extortion scheme

McCord charged with extortion

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McCord resigns, will plead guilty to campaign violations

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