Sean Posey
Party for Traficant
Jim Traficant spoke today in Boardman, Ohio just days after being released from prison. The former Congressman lobbed some shots at the regional media and the federal government. He also promised to support the local Delphi Packard workers in their quest to keep their pensions.
Traficant started his career as a Mahoning Valley Sheriff. In 1983 he was brought to trial on racketeering charges for his involvement with the Youngstown Mafia. Incredibly, Traficant beat the charges while representing himself. He is the only person to have accomplished that feat during a racketeering trial.
In 2002, Traficant was convicted of taking kickbacks while serving as a Congressman. He was sentenced to seven years in prison.
Party for Traficant
Jim Traficant spoke today in Boardman, Ohio just days after being released from prison. The former Congressman lobbed some shots at the regional media and the federal government. He also promised to support the local Delphi Packard workers in their quest to keep their pensions.
Traficant started his career as a Mahoning Valley Sheriff. In 1983 he was brought to trial on racketeering charges for his involvement with the Youngstown Mafia. Incredibly, Traficant beat the charges while representing himself. He is the only person to have accomplished that feat during a racketeering trial.
In 2002, Traficant was convicted of taking kickbacks while serving as a Congressman. He was sentenced to seven years in prison.