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Former Westchester Resident Key Figure In Soccer Probe

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Former New Rochelle resident and key soccer figure Chuck Blazer has pleaded guilty to 10 federal charges related to corruption in international soccer, according to The New York Times.

Chuck Blazer

Chuck Blazer

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Blazer, 70, was a focal point of a probe from federal authorities and through the guilty plea acknowledged his part in crimes such as racketeering, money laundering, and wire fraud, The New York Times reported.

Blazer is still awaiting a sentencing hearing on the charges, but in the meantime has relinquished $1.9 million of his assets to make restitution to federal agencies, including the IRS, according to The New York Times.

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