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Father, Son Sentenced For Making Fraudulent Titanium Sales To CT Defense Subcontractor
A father and son team have been sentenced after admitting to fraudulently selling titanium to a Connecticut defense subcontractor in Bridgeport federal court.
John J. Palie, Jr., 64, of Tiverton, Rhode Island was sentenced to 10 months in prison and two years of supervised release, and his son, John J. Palie III, 43, of Plymouth, Massachusetts was sentenced to six months in prison followed by two years of supervised release. Palie Jr. must also pay a $10,000 fine.
The two pleaded guilty in June last year to two counts of mail fraud.
John Palie, Jr. is the owner and CEO of A&P Alloys, I…
Father, Son Admit To Fraudulent Titanium Sales To CT Defense Subcontractor
A father and son pleaded guilty in federal court to trying to sell fake titanium to a Connecticut subcontractor for use in aircraft including U.S. Air Force fighter jets.
John J. Palie Jr., 62 ,of Tiverton, R.I., and John J. Palie III, 42, of Plymouth, Mass., waived their right to be indicted and pleaded guilty on June 27 before U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to fraud stemming from their having sold titanium to a Connecticut defense subcontractor, according to John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
The U.S. government contends that the…
New Canaan's Robert Amen, 42, Remembered As Devoted Father, Husband
Robert M. Amen, Jr. of New Canaan died Thursday, March 15, from complications related to leukemia with his family by his side. He was 42.
The eldest of five, Amen was known as a big brother to many. Whether it was the U.S. Air Force, where he served for six years with distinction, including multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, or at FactSet, where he was proud to be a team member or on his beloved tennis and paddle courts at Woodway Country Club, Rob was dedicated to the team. Those mentored by him remember Amen for his caring, his devotion, and his humanity.
He was devoted to his wife K…
