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Businessman acquitted of charges11 June 2008MINNESOTA -- As reported by Pioneer Press: "A federal jury in St. Paul has acquitted a Prior Lake businessman of 26 counts of bribery, wire fraud and conspiracy charges involving alleged corruption in casino development and contracting practices with the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. "Craig Potts, 36, is the former chief executive officer of Cash Systems Inc., which provided check-cashing services to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe for its gaming operation. "According to a federal indictment, while Potts was negotiating with the tribe to participate in development of a new casino and seeking other deals, he wired $35,000 to the tribe's gaming director and paid thousands to two other tribal officials..." |