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Massachusetts Man Sentenced For Extortion
A Western Massachusetts man was sentenced in federal court for collecting on an extension of credit by threatening and beating the victim.
Hampden County resident Anthony J. Scibelli, age 52, of Springfield, was sentenced on Friday, Sept. 3, to six months in prison and two years of supervised release, said the US Attorney's Office.
Scibelli was also ordered to pay restitution of $200 and forfeiture of $1,300.
In April, Scibelli pleaded guilty to one count of collecting on an extension of credit by extortionate means.
Beginning in 2017, Scibelli made collections on a $5,000 loan to t…
