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Old 08-21-2005, 09:15 PM
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Default Drug Dealer Wins $5.5 Million Lottery

A convicted drug dealer rolled snake eyes Wednesday when an appeals court ruled he can't keep his lottery winnings because he bought the lucky ticket with drug proceeds.

Jose Luis Betancourt was convicted in May 2003 of conspiracy and two counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine.

The jury had ruled then that Betancourt, a Mexican citizen, should forfeit half his interest in the lottery jackpot _ about $5.5 million _ because the ticket was purchased with his ill-gotten gains...
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Default Re: Drug Dealer Wins $5.5 Million Lottery

I'd love to see that happen for a single mum someday. Anywhere. In any country.
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