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Rhode Island Track Officials Plead Innocence

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island – As reported by the Associated Press: "Top officials connected to the Lincoln Park gambling center pleaded innocent Friday to federal charges they concocted a $4.5 million bribery scheme to win political support for expansion plans.

"Daniel Bucci, the park's chief executive, and Nigel Potter, who was a top executive with Lincoln Park's London-based parent, Wembley plc, are named in the 22-count indictment.

"Prosecutors say the pair conspired to bribe the law firm of former House Speaker John Harwood to obtain more lottery terminals at the dog track and casino.

"The government also claims the scheme was designed to prevent approval of a casino proposed by the Narragansett Indians.

"Magistrate Judge Robert Lovegreen set bail at $50,000 secured bond for Bucci, who provided the court with a bank check.

"…Potter, 56, posted $100,000 cash bail and was allowed to return to England. Prosecutors had sought to keep him in Rhode Island until the trial…"

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