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Jun. 3, 2008

105 Pages of Persuasion Seek a Punishment That Fits the Man

Melvyn I. Weiss has pleaded guilty to racketeering, lost his bar license and today will be sentenced to prison. But he wants the judge to know his integrity hasn't suffered.

By Gabe Friedman
Daily Journal Staff Writer
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      LOS ANGELES - Melvyn I. Weiss has pleaded guilty to racketeering, lost his bar license and today will be sentenced to prison. But he wants the judge to know his integrity hasn't suffered.
      "I feel that even though I can no longer practice law, there are still many services that I can provide to my co...

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