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Rhode Island Legislator Sentenced for Underpaying Tax for His Adjuster Firm

The deputy speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives has been sentenced to serve time in federal prison for tax fraud involving his insurance adjuster firm. Rep. John McCauley — the owner and co-operator of McCauley and L’Europa Public …

New Jersey Crew Members Sentenced in Failed Bid to Sink Ship

Two men who admitted roles in a botched attempt to sink a fishing boat to collect insurance money are now headed to federal prison. Erik James of Goshen and Christopher Martin of Wildwood, N.J., both received 30-month terms when they …