Alleged Gang Kingpin-Turned-NYC School Dean Heads to Trial in Shock Twist

Jan 3 2023 by The Daily Beast

 
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A former Bronx high school dean who federal prosecutors say led a double life as a drug kingpin will be allowed to withdraw his guilty plea and go to trial, a federal judge has decided.

Judge Jed Rakoff said in his order that there is a chance that Israel Garcia pleaded guilty under pressure from his defense attorney and because he was told he would end up with a life sentence if he fought the case.

As The Daily Beast reported...

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