Senator Found Guilty of Theft, Campaign Violation

The Broward Times › October 19, 2009

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In Miami, [Gary Siplin], a former bond lawyer, was known for his flashy fedoras and close ties to Miami-Dade politicos before he moved back to his hometown and was elected to the Legislature in 2000.

Siplin was the first black president of the Dade County Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section in 1989 and was active in promoting black professionals.

His troubles in Miami began in 1987, when Siplin borrowed $88,000 from a Miami-Dade County program to encourage the creation of minority businesses.

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Senator Found Guilty of Theft, Campaign Violation

State Sen. Gary Siplin of Orlando was found guilty this week of using employ...

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