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Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards loses appeals conviction

WAX2002082399 - NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- A federal appeals court upheld on Aug. 23, 2002, the racketeering and fraud convictions of former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards sending him to jail for 10 years. The 74-year-old was convicted on May 9, 2002, but remained free pending his appeal. His son and several others were also convicted and are serving time. rlw/aj/A. J. Sisco/FILES UPI

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