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Tony Lazzaro, Minnesota GOP Donor Likened to Jeffrey Epstein, Loses at Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Anton 'Tony' Lazzaro's appeal regarding his conviction for sex trafficking involving teenage girls.
In August 2023, Lazzaro received a 21-year prison sentence for his convictions, although prosecutors had sought 30 years.
Lazzaro is compared to Jeffrey Epstein, known for abusing underage girls, as mentioned by prosecutors.
His indictment in 2021 led to the resignation of Jennifer Carnahan, chair of the Republican Party of Minnesota.

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Tony Lazzaro, Minnesota GOP donor likened to Jeffrey Epstein, loses at Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of Anton “Tony” Lazzaro, the formerly well-connected Republican donor convicted of giving teenage girls gifts, alcohol and money in exchange for sex. On Monday, the high court turned away Lazzaro with no comment. In February, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals also denied his appeal. Anton Lazzaro In August 2023, Lazzaro was sentenced to 21 years in prison on federal sex trafficking convictions. …

6 days ago·Saint Paul, United States

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U.S. Supreme Court won't hear appeal by ex-GOP operative Lazzaro over sex crime conviction

The U.S. Supreme Court has turned back an appeal by a former Republican Party operative convicted in a sex trafficking case involving girls lured to a Minneapolis penthouse.

7 days ago·Saint Paul, United States

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