conspiracy

BOSTON (AP) _ The trial of a Massachusetts fishing magnate known as ``The Codfather'' on federal conspiracy and cash smuggling charges has been scheduled for January. The trial for 64-year-old Carlos Rafael and an alleged accomplice was scheduled by a judge Wednesday...

The most prominent fishing vessel owner in the Port of New Bedford is being held by federal authorities. Sixty-four year old Carlos Rafael and his bookkeeper, 60 year old Debra Messier, both of Dartmouth, were arrested Friday and charged with conspiracy and submitting false records to the federal government...

Federal agents today raided a New Bedford commercial fishing business, arresting prominent boat owner Carlos Rafael and his bookkeeper, Debra Messier, both of Dartmouth. The U.S. Attorney's Office says both are charged with conspiracy and submitting false records to the federal government to evade federal fishing quotas...

John George, Jr.'s conviction on federal charges is being met with mixed reaction from area residents. Some callers to WBSM's Taylor Cormier Show expressed disbelief in George's guilt, saying he is a well-liked Dartmouth notable. "I find it so hard to believe, but on the other hand i guess it could happen...

A Federal Court jury has found Dartmouth Selectboard member John George guilty of conspiracy and embezzlement. The news was first reported by the Standard Times. The ten-day trial included testimony from George on Wednesday, who denied doing anything wrong...