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10-28-2004, 07:19 PM
PHILADELPHIA An Allentown businessman who's already facing 15 months in prison in a gambling case now faces additional time for bankruptcy fraud.
George Atiyeh pleaded guilty yesterday to embezzling about 280-thousand from his real estate business when the assets were supposed to be under the control of a bankruptcy court.
The former football and wrestling standout -- already convicted of running an illegal bookmaking operation -- says he admits it when he does something wrong. He entered the plea the day his trial was to start.
Authorities say Atiyeh is likely to face a prison term of at least a year on the fraud charge.
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George Atiyeh pleaded guilty yesterday to embezzling about 280-thousand from his real estate business when the assets were supposed to be under the control of a bankruptcy court.
The former football and wrestling standout -- already convicted of running an illegal bookmaking operation -- says he admits it when he does something wrong. He entered the plea the day his trial was to start.
Authorities say Atiyeh is likely to face a prison term of at least a year on the fraud charge.
Copyright 2004 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.