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THE extraordinary lifestyle of Britain's most feared gangster was revealed yesterday as he was locked up after decades of racketeering.
Crime godfather Terry Adams, 52, was jailed for seven years for money laundering after a marathon ten-year investigation into his finances.See the full content of this document
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Evil of the Godfather ; Revealed: The Kneecapping, Murder and Pounds 200m Empire That Allowed Racketeering Gangster to Retire Aged 35
The mobster's criminal empire is estimated to be worth Pounds 200million yet he was able to claim legal aid for the case, which has cost the taxpayer up to Pounds 50million.
Sentencing Adams at the Old Bailey, Judge Timothy Pontius said the public would be shocked at having to foot the bill for his defence.He ordered a root-and-branch investigation into his finances to ensure that Adams who could be free in three-and-a-half years does eventually pay for the costs of his legal team.The court was told how Adams had a la...See the full content of this document
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