The FBI arrested popular New York City sports talk radio personality Craig Carton on Wednesday, alleging he conducted a Ponzi-like ticket fraud scheme to pay off millions of dollars in gambling debts.
New York City sports talk radio host Craig Carton walked out of a federal courtroom Wednesday charged with securities fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy. (Image: New York Times)
The 48-year-old Carton and Michael Wright, owner of two Manhattan strip clubs, were charged with securities fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy, according to a statement from the US Attorneys Office in New Yorks Southern District.
Both were released on a $500,000 bond. Wrights attorney Jonathan Davidoff told reporters that his client denied having any involvement in any c…
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