| OCR Text |
Show The Salt Lake Tribune Sunday, March 18, A5 1984 THB Trial Records Link Judge To Brothel RENO, Ncv (AP) -- US District Judge Harry Claiborne, on trial for bribery and income tax evasion, was furnished with prostitutes by a Nevada brothel owner, according to court documents. The government claim was contained in briefs referring to brothel owner Joe Conforte who is scheduled to testify this week According to Saturday's Reno te-Journal, the documents were seen by a reporter who asked defense attorneys to comment after Fridays court session. Orders Documents Sealed Claibornes attorneys instead hurried back into the courtroom to huddle with U S. District Judge Walter Hoffman, who then ordered the documents sealed First, Conforte provided complimentary prostitutes to Claiborne when requested by Claiborne when he was in Reno from approximately 1972 through 1978," the prosecution charged in one brief During the period mentioned, Claiborne was an attorney m private practice He was appointed to the bench in September 1978 Second, Conforte used Claiborne as a conduit for contributions to local politicians in 1972 and either 1974 or 1976 to secure benign treatment of Conforte by these politicians," the documents said. Bolster Credibility? The prosecution argued that the allegations would not hurt the defen ses case but would bolster Con fortes credibility and help the jury evaluate Confortes testimony. Claiborne is being tried on two bribery counts that allege he accept ed a total of $85,000 from Conforte The Las Vegas judge also is charged with numerous income tax viola tions Much of the government s bribery case is expected to rest on the testi mony of Conforte, a multiple felon who fled the country to escape prison term Conforte had his five-yeprison sentence for tax evasion reduced to 15 months in exchange for his testimony. Begins Laying Groundwork During Fridays court session, the CAftPST GIANT Gazet- ar prosecution began laying the groundwork for the government's charge of tax evasion. f' SAVE NOW ALL FIRST QUALITY ROLLS FROM ON ", i 1 PHILADELPHIA 1 Claiborne accountant Joseph JFISHER of Las Vegas identified checks for more than $28,000 that he said seemed to be for legal services but which never appeared on the judges tax return A longtime friend of Claiborne, Las Vegas real estate broker William Peccole, told the court that he gave the judge a 1 percent interest in two parcels of land for $10 in 1967. Ten years later that land was sold for slightly more than $2 million and Claiborne and his wife received Wright -A i V WILLEY'S FINANCING AND AT THE LOWEST PRICES! IN-STO- oor , 50 Watts per channel, Inte-- i Mlfl iU VM.M i ft H t , r , 1 Tuner, Semi Automatic Turn table. Stereo Cassette Deck, Speaker k. ! X -- t fajf f;, System, i V .? Deluxe Audio Cabinet . - l' ffn VI f think N1 i 1 COMPLETE! 1 - ,, v i . i e.,J - .1 R.C. Willey The Cooler Giant fi PC, 'f 7 '"V i s u Michael ft Ve Nt Kay COLONIAL BEDROOM rsajr )5i DRESSER DECK MIRROR HEADBOARD Colonial styling with Solid Pine fronts & veneered tops & sides All pieces ore fully dust proofed with metal cent er drawer guides This classic American bedroom is finished in a warm med pine All 3 Pieces V .,y The 6 All wood Motes Chairs have handle holes and long lasting stability Matched with o 42' formica top extentton table and one 12" leaf this is o great buy ALL 7 Table & Beautiful Contemporary styling, famous Michoel Kay quality Stunning Velvet cover with loose cushion back make this sectional a perfect selection for any decor. While they last PIECES 6 chairs Now NOW Only ONLY GRAND OPENING of our . SAVE UP TO . OFF IMPORTER'S PRICES Our buyers went personally to Peking, Hong Kong and Tic wan to purchase these elegant oriental tyles at special direct shipment prices Hurry in today and check out these beautiful pieces for yourself and enoy Special " Savings in our new "Aston Corner nit We Honor: WANT ADS 237-2000- MM "I iAf i low maintainance, energy efficient coolers are the type we feel are best for the dry Utah climate layaway, financing and delivery ait available at Utah's lowest paces. K grated Stereo Amplifier, Digi-- f tal Synethesized Stereo dO Arvin Arctic Circle The most complete selection of coolers n in Utah is now priced at RC Willey. This cooler includes the motor, float, and pump at our lowest price of the season Lay one away till warm weather arrives, or we II deliver it FREE buy more cooler for your money nght now at R C Willey. Our The Wonderglove is a stretchy fabric, Rigby said, decorated with sequirK, and retailing for $15 99 Jacksons gloves are cotton, bedecked! with 1,200 round, Austrian crystal rhinestones sewn on by hand, said Bifi Whitten, the designer who executed the singer's idea for the glove. How much does it cost Whitten isn't telling that's tackv." he said .OUNT Talk to the knowledgeable pros at R C. Willey and youll find you can Next Big Fad: Sparkling Right Glove LOS ANGELES (APt A novelty manufacturer is betting that the glove that sparkles on singer Michael Jackson's right hand may become the next big teen fad. We've already had orders for between 6,000 and 7,000 m the last three days," said Carl Rigby, president of Wonderglove Enterprises. Jackson has adopted the spangly glove as his trademark, wearing it on stage and off. Jackson has said wearing the glove makes him feel never offstage. Rigby hopes the fans who bought 30 million copies of Jackson's smash album "Thriller may want to capture that onstage feeling Although the Wonderglove isn't connected in any way with Jackson and doesn't use his name or picture, Rigby says the singer's popularity is what gives his product such possibilities RE Oil r 3 $30 000. Peccole insisted he took the step out of gratitude for the judge whom he described as a close friend. Claiborne is only the second sitting federal judge to be indicted for crimes allegedly committed while on the bench Last year, U.S District Judge Alcee Hastings of Miami was acquitted of charges of obstructing justice and conspiring to accept a bribe. from TAKE ADVANTAGE OF R.C. CREDIT IS AVAELABLS: Credit Dept, can handle your finance needs. Take up to 48 months to pay with low month'y payments. R C. Willey's own re ' "tv- - pmnn&u 861 6600 E. Ph. ( 262-667- 1 S. Open Weekdays 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fri. 10-- Sat. 10-Closed Sunday 9 6 i 4 |
